Badalei Vermentino
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Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years from the vintage release, when its vibrant fruit flavors and crisp, youthful acidity are at their peak.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Fresh grilled seafood, spaghetti alle vongole (clams in white wine and garlic), and light vegetable antipasti or fresh goat cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany, Banfi's Badalei Vermentino is a vibrant expression of one of Italy's most cherished coastal white grape varieties. Banfi, globally renowned for its pioneering work in Montalcino, brings its signature precision and passion to this expression, sourcing grapes from vineyards that benefit from the cooling maritime breezes of the nearby Tyrrhenian Sea. This coastal influence, combined with clay and sandy-limestone soils, imparts a distinct mineral tension and saline undertone to the wine. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve its pristine varietal character, Badalei showcases classic notes of white peach, citrus blossom, and wild Tuscan herbs, supported by a crisp, refreshing acidity that captures the essence of the Mediterranean coastline.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1978 by the Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani, Banfi is a pioneering estate headquartered at the historic Castello di Poggio alle Mura in Montalcino, Tuscany. The winery is globally renowned for its groundbreaking clonal research on the Sangiovese grape, which helped redefine the quality and consistency of Brunello di Montalcino, alongside its state-of-the-art, sustainable winemaking technologies. While deeply rooted in Tuscany, Banfi has expanded its footprint to Piedmont, crafting a diverse portfolio of premium wines that ranges from elegant Brunellos and innovative Super Tuscans like Cum Laude and Belnero, to expressive whites like San Angelo Pinot Grigio and Fontanelle Chardonnay.