Castello Banfi Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino 2017

Castello Banfi Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino 2017 is an exclusive and terroir-driven Brunello from the heart of Tuscany. The wine is made from 100% Sangiovese and comes from the prestigious Vigna Marrucheto vineyard. It combines classic Brunello character with modern precision and great elegance.

Vigna Marrucheto is a specially selected plot at Castello Banfi. It was planted in 2009 and the first vintage of this wine was released in 2016. The terroir produces grapes with intense concentration, structure and aromatic finesse. The result is a Brunello with depth, complexity and impressive ageing potential.

After harvest, the grapes are gently vinified to preserve the grape character. The wine is then aged for 30 months in French oak barrels. This is followed by further bottle aging before the wine is released to the market. The long maturation gives the wine a silky smooth structure, elegant tannins and a great balance between fruit, spice and barrel.

Castello Banfi Vigna Marrucheto Brunello di Montalcino 2017 is a wine for great moments. It pairs perfectly with hearty dishes such as beef, game, braised dishes and mature cheeses. It is also a wine that develops beautifully in the cellar over many years.

Tasting notes

• Aroma: Intense aromas of ripe cherries, dark berries, dried herbs and light spices.
• Taste: Rich and complex with red fruit, elegant tannins and notes of spice, tobacco and cask.
• Finish: Long, balanced and structured with great depth and minerality.
• Food Match: Perfect with beef, game, braised dishes, mushroom dishes and mature cheeses.

History of the house – Castello Banfi

Castello Banfi is located near Montalcino in Tuscany and is one of the area’s most famous wineries. The winery was founded in 1978 and today has around 3,000 hectares of land. About 1,000 hectares are planted with vineyards.

Banfi is known for combining tradition with innovation. The winery has one of the most advanced wineries in Europe. At the same time, history is still present in the form of the impressive 11th-century fortress, which is now a luxury restaurant and visitor center. Here Tuscan history, wine tradition and modern winemaking meet.

• Region: Montalcino, Tuscany – Italy
• Grape: 100% Sangiovese
• Vineyard: Vigna Marrucheto
• Vintage: 2017
• Barrel aging: 30 months in French oak barrels
• Quantity: 75 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
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