Banfi
Castello Banfi Belnero Toscana 2024
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese |
| Aging | In 350-litre French oak barriques and in 60- and 90-hectolitre casks for 12–14 months, followed by a suitable period of ageing in the bottle. |
- Type: Tuscany IGT Red from Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes
- Palate: Powerful and velvety structure, soft tannins and a persistent finish
- Main aromas: Notes of plum and blackberry jam, vanilla, coffee and tobacco
- Winemaking: Fermentation at 25–30°C, maturation for 12–14 months in oak
- Details: Grapes from Montalcino, 14% vol, 91 points James Suckling
Description
Style of wine
Belnero is an enveloping red wine by Banfi, the result of a structured blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. This Tuscan red offers the palate a powerful and velvety structure, supported by balanced acidity and enriched by sweet and elegant tannins. Its balance culminates in a long and persistent finish, with clear fruity and spicy nuances, making it ideal for pairing with soups and meats, game, and aged cheeses.
Origin
The grapes are grown on the hills of Montalcino, in Tuscany, at an altitude between 170 and 230 metres. The wine's complex identity stems from the composition of diversified soils, ranging from sandy-clay sediments with pebbles, which ensure optimal drainage, to clayey sections of a calcareous nature capable of retaining moisture. This pedological richness promotes homogeneous ripening for a deep red wine, cultivated using training systems such as the Banfi alberello.
Production
After the harvest, temperature-controlled fermentation takes place in combined steel and French oak vats. The process continues with ageing for approximately twelve to fourteen months in barriques and oak casks, concluding with an appropriate rest in the bottle. This process gives life to an intense olfactory bouquet, dominated by notes of plum and blackberry jam, which harmoniously intertwine with spicy hints of vanilla, coffee, and tobacco.
History and interesting facts
Born in the heart of Montalcino, Belnero Toscana IGT celebrates the long experience of the historic Banfi winery, founded in 1978. Since its debut in 2005, this project led by oenologist Matteo Bagnoli has masterfully blended the innate elegance of Sangiovese with the bold character of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The dedication to winemaking excellence has made this label a benchmark for the region, awarded 91 points by James Suckling and praised by Robert Parker. An iconic red that enhances the most authentic soul of Tuscany.
Awards
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2024
91/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Matteo Bagnoli
- Bottles produced: 10.000.000
- Hectares: 1.089
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| Name | Castello Banfi Belnero Toscana 2024 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Banfi |
| Story | History and interesting facts Born in the heart of Montalcino, Belnero Toscana IGT celebrates the long experience of the historic Banfi winery, founded in 1978. Since its debut in 2005, this project led by oenologist Matteo Bagnoli has masterfully blended the innate elegance of Sangiovese with the bold character of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The dedication to winemaking excellence has made this label a benchmark for the region, awarded 91 points by James Suckling and praised by Robert Parker. An iconic red that enhances the most authentic soul of Tuscany. |
| Origin | Montalcino, Tuscany |
| Soil composition | Various types of soil: from sandy-clay sediments with abundant pebbles and good drainage to clayey soils of a calcareous nature that tend to retain moisture. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon - Banfi bush-vines |
| Plants per hectare | 4,200 |
| Yield per hectare | 7,000 kg/hectare |
| Harvest | September–October |
| Fermentation temperature | 25–30 °C |
| Production technique | Controlled temperature fermentation (25–30 °C) in combined stainless steel and French oak vats; ageing for 12–14 months in French oak barriques and casks, followed by a period of ageing in the bottle. |
| Wine making | Controlled-temperature fermentation (25–30 °C) in combined stainless steel and French oak vats; ageing for 12–14 months in French oak barriques and casks, followed by a period of bottle ageing. |
| Aging | In 350-litre French oak barriques and in 60- and 90-hectolitre casks for 12–14 months, followed by a suitable period of ageing in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |