Colvecchio
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-cooked wild boar ragu, roasted rosemary lamb chops, or aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched hills of southern Montalcino, Banfi's Colvecchio is a pioneering expression of Syrah in Tuscany. While Montalcino is world-renowned for Sangiovese, the Mariani family of Castello Banfi recognized the incredible potential of international varieties in their unique microclimate. Planted on the clay-limestone slopes of the Colvecchio vineyard, these Syrah vines benefit from hot days and cooling maritime breezes. The wine is crafted using Banfi's innovative 'Horizon' hybrid French oak and stainless-steel fermenters, followed by meticulous aging in French oak barriques. This process marries the grape's natural spicy, dark-fruit character with a refined, velvety structure, representing a bold, modern chapter in Tuscan winemaking history.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1978 by Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani, Banfi is centered around the historic medieval fortress Castello di Poggio alle Mura in Montalcino, Tuscany. The estate played a pivotal role in the modern renaissance of Brunello di Montalcino through pioneering clonal research on Sangiovese, state-of-the-art vinification techniques, and dedicated environmental sustainability. Operating across prime vineyard sites in Tuscany and Piedmont, the winery harmonizes classic Italian heritage with modern precision. Banfi is internationally celebrated for its benchmark Brunello di Montalcino bottlings, expressive Super Tuscan blends such as Cum Laude and Belnero, and an expansive portfolio of elegant single-varietal and sparkling wines.