Fumaio Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc
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Best enjoyed young and fresh, typically within 1 to 3 years of the vintage release.
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Fresh seafood dishes, light pasta with pesto, and goat cheese salads.
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Castello Banfi, established in 1978 by the Italian-American Mariani brothers, revolutionized the Tuscan wine landscape from their estate in Montalcino. While famous for their Brunello, Banfi also pioneered the cultivation of international varieties in the region. Fumaio is a delightful expression of this innovative spirit, blending Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc grown in the estate's hillside vineyards. The Chardonnay imparts roundness and tropical fruit notes, while the Sauvignon Blanc contributes vibrant acidity and fresh herbaceous aromas. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks without oak contact, this wine is crafted to preserve the pure, bright fruit character and crispness of the grapes, offering a refreshing and modern taste of Tuscan terroir.
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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.