Cuvee Aurora Millesimato Rose
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 6 years from the vintage release to fully appreciate its vibrant fruit character and refined effervescence.
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Classic Italian antipasti, seared salmon, and cured meats such as Prosciutto di Parma.
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Hailing from the historic cellars of Banfi Piemonte in Strevi, the Cuvée Aurora Millesimato Rosé is a sparkling testament to the rigorous Metodo Classico tradition of northern Italy. Crafted predominantly from Pinot Nero grapes grown in the high-altitude, mineral-rich clay and limestone soils of Piedmont, this vintage sparkler undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle followed by extensive lees aging. The name 'Aurora' evokes the Roman goddess of dawn, reflecting the luminous pink hue of the wine and the fresh, awakening acidity harvested in the cool morning hours. Banfi's dedication to Piedmontese sparkling wine heritage shines through in this cuvée, which marries the structure and red-fruit complexity of Pinot Nero with the elegant, creamy texture derived from years of patient cellar aging.
🍾 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.