Brunello di Montalcino DOCG

The vines are planted on the hilly sites of the Banfi estate, with low to moderate slopes. The soils range from marine Pliocene clayey sands with limestone stones to mineral, moisture-retaining blue-grey clays. Fermentation takes place under temperature control at 25–30 °C in a combination of stainless-steel tanks and French Horizon wooden casks. Maturation lasts at least two years: 80 % in French wooden casks of 60 and 90 hl respectively, and 20 % in 350-litre barriques. The wine is full-bodied and persistent, combining ripe red fruit with soft tannins and pronounced acidity.