Florus Late Harvest
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release, though its concentration and acidity allow it to develop beautifully over a decade.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Aged blue cheeses, traditional Tuscan cantucci, fruit tarts
✨ Technical Specifications
Banfi's Florus Late Harvest is a brilliant revival of Montalcino's most ancient liquid treasure: Moscadello. Long before Brunello captured the world's attention, the sweet, aromatic wines of Moscadello were highly prized during the Renaissance, famously celebrated by the 17th-century physician and poet Francesco Redi. Crafted from 100% Moscadello (Moscato Bianco) grapes cultivated in the estate's sun-drenched, calcareous clay vineyards, Florus is produced using the Vendemmia Tardiva method. The grapes are left to wither on the vine, concentrating their natural sugars, luscious stone fruit aromas, and vibrant acidity. Following a slow, temperature-controlled fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barriques, resulting in a rich, golden nectar defined by complex notes of wild honey, dried apricot, citrus peel, and warm spices, all balanced by a remarkably fresh finish.
🍾 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.