Cuvee Aurora Millesimato
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Excellent as an aperitif, or paired with delicate seafood risotto, roasted poultry, and aged hard cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Banfi's Cuvée Aurora Millesimato represents a harmonious marriage between Tuscan pioneering spirit and the historic sparkling traditions of Piedmont. Produced at Banfi's Piedmontese estate in Strevi, this Metodo Classico sparkling wine is crafted from a classic blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Nero grown in high-altitude, calcareous-clay soils. The wine undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle and rests on its lees for at least 30 months, developing a refined complexity. The name 'Aurora' pays homage to the Roman goddess of dawn, symbolizing the fresh, luminous start of Piedmont's sparkling wine heritage, which dates back to the mid-19th century.
🍾 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.