Cuvee Aurora Millesimato Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Classic Italian antipasti, seared salmon, and cured meats such as Prosciutto di Parma.
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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.