Banfi
Moscadello di Montalcino Florus Vendemmia Tardiva 0.5L 2020
| Denomination | DOC Moscadello di Montalcino Vendemmia Tardiva |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Moscato Bianco/Moscato Reale |
| Aging | 20% in 350-litre French oak barriques and the remaining 80% in stainless steel |
- Name and vintage: Moscadello di Montalcino DOC, late harvest 2020
- Passito method: grapes naturally dried on the vine for greater concentration
- Intense aroma: dried apricot, honey and candied orange
- Balanced palate: sweetness and acidity in harmony, silky and persistent texture
- Ageing and details: stainless steel and French barriques; 0.50 l; 15% vol
Description
What kind of wine it is
Florus Vendemmia Tardiva by Banfi is a dessert wine that enhances the essence of Moscato Bianco. An interpretation of the renowned Moscadello di Montalcino, this sweet white is born from meticulous natural withering on the vine aimed at concentrating sugars and aromatic intensity. The bouquet reveals an intense aromatic profile, with notes of dried apricot, honey and candied orange. On the palate, it stands out for its enveloping texture, where the generous residual sugar is balanced by a lively freshness, leading to a silky and persistent finish.
Where it comes from
The grapes for this passito grow in the heart of Montalcino, within the evocative landscape of Tuscany. The rows are trained using the spurred cordon system and take root in mainly clay soils, shallow and rich in pebbles. This specific geological composition, combined with low yields, encourages the ripening of rich and concentrated fruit. The climatic conditions of the area give the wine a natural acidity that supports the structure of the sip, imparting a marked territorial identity that translates into a harmonious and balanced tasting experience.
How it is produced
Production begins with the dehydration of the bunches directly on the vine, a fundamental step in defining the character of the Late Harvest. After harvesting, fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature to preserve the primary aromas, while a small portion of the must ferments in French oak barrels. The subsequent ageing process involves maturation divided between wood and steel. This technical choice enriches the structural texture of the wine without overpowering the clarity of the fruit, ensuring a perfect balance between tactile softness, expressive brilliance and lasting persistence.
History and Curiosities
Florus is a historic excellence by Banfi, created to celebrate the prestige of Moscadello di Montalcino DOC. This fine late harvest wine is born from the natural drying on the vine of White Muscat, releasing enchanting notes of apricot, candied orange and honey. The 2020 vintage is perfected through skilful ageing between steel and French barriques, acquiring an incredibly silky texture. Praised by critics, this wine offers a perfect balance on the palate, harmonising sugary sweetness with a fresh acidity.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
10 - 12 °C
Longevity:
03 - 05 years
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Matteo Bagnoli
- Bottles produced: 10.000.000
- Hectares: 1.089
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| Name | Castello Banfi Moscadello di Montalcino Florus Vendemmia Tardiva 0.5L 2020 |
|---|---|
| Type | White green dessert wine from grapes with noble rot dessert wine aromatic |
| Denomination | Moscadello di Montalcino DOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 15.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Moscato Bianco/Moscato Reale |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Banfi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Florus is a historic excellence by Banfi, created to celebrate the prestige of Moscadello di Montalcino DOC. This fine late harvest wine is born from the natural drying on the vine of White Muscat, releasing enchanting notes of apricot, candied orange and honey. The 2020 vintage is perfected through skilful ageing between steel and French barriques, acquiring an incredibly silky texture. Praised by critics, this wine offers a perfect balance on the palate, harmonising sugary sweetness with a fresh acidity. |
| Origin | Montalcino, Toscana |
| Soil composition | Predominantly clayey and shallow with the presence of pebbles. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4,200 plants/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 3.000 kg/ha |
| Fermentation temperature | 16 °C |
| Production technique | Natural drying on the vine (passito) |
| Wine making | Drying: natural on the vine. Fermentation: at a controlled temperature (16 8 °C) in stainless steel vats and a small part in French oak barriques (350 l). |
| Aging | 20% in 350-litre French oak barriques and the remaining 80% in stainless steel |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |