Castello Banfi Cuvée Aurora Riserva 2010 – Exclusive Italian sparkling wine in magnum

Castello Banfi Cuvée Aurora Riserva 2010 is an impressive sparkling wine from Tuscany, created using the classic method and aged for a full 100 months. This 150 cl magnum bottle is the perfect choice for a special occasion, whether it’s a party, a gastronomic experience or an exclusive gift for the wine lover who appreciates quality and finesse.

The 2010 vintage offered a snowy winter and a spring with abundant rainfall that ensured optimal water reserves for the vineyards. A stable summer with average temperatures allowed the grapes to ripen evenly and harmoniously, while a dry late summer and significant temperature differences between day and night significantly improved quality. The result is a complex and age-worthy sparkling wine with depth, freshness and elegance.

The cuvée consists of 85% Pinot Nero and 15% Chardonnay, grown on marl and calcareous soil with a touch of clay. The vines are planted at 4,000 vines per hectare and tied using the Guyot method, which ensures optimal sun exposure and concentration in the grapes. After harvest, the wine undergoes bottle fermentation according to Metodo Classico and matures for a minimum of 100 months on the lees. With 0 g/l residual sugar (pas dosé), the wine is crisp, dry and precise in its expression.

Tasting notes

The color is straw yellow with clear golden reflections and an extremely fine, persistent perlage. The aroma opens with intense notes of candied citrus peel, which elegantly develop into brioche, dried fruits and a hint of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is lean and structured with pronounced minerality, great acidity and a remarkably long finish. An austere and elegant sparkling wine with great personality.

Castello Banfi Cuvée Aurora Riserva is ideal with complex fish dishes, pasta dishes with truffles, vegetable flan or fondue. It is also excellent as an aperitif as well as with charcuterie and mature cheeses. Serve at 8-10°C for optimal enjoyment.

About Castello Banfi

Castello Banfi is one of Tuscany’s most recognized wineries and was founded in 1978 by the Italian-American Mariani brothers. Based around the historic castle in Montalcino, the house has pioneered quality wine and innovation in the area. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern technology and sustainable cultivation, Banfi has earned international recognition and a position among Italy’s leading producers of both still and sparkling wines.

• Type: Sparkling wine
• Vintage: 2010
• Grape composition: 85% Pinot Nero, 15% Chardonnay
• Method: Classic bottle fermentation (Metodo Classico)
• Aging: Minimum 100 months
• Residual sugar: 0 g/l – pas dosé
• Serving temperature: 8-10°C
• Quantity: 150 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• Alcohol: 13%alcohol