Mandrielle
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 4–10 years from the vintage release, when its intense fruit and oak integration reach a harmonious balance.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb chops, wild boar ragù, aged pecorino cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the sun-drenched hills of southern Montalcino, Banfi's 'Mandrielle' is a pioneering expression of 100% Syrah in Tuscany. While the region is legendary for Sangiovese, Banfi's extensive soil and clonal research in the late 20th century revealed that the stony, clay-loam soils of the specific Mandrielle vineyard plot were exceptionally suited to this noble Rhône variety. The wine is crafted with meticulous care, undergoing temperature-controlled fermentation in hybrid French oak and stainless steel tanks, followed by aging in French oak barriques for approximately 10 to 12 months. This careful maturation tempers the grape's natural power, resulting in a deeply colored, complex red that beautifully marries classic Tuscan acidity and elegance with the dark plum, black pepper, and savory leather notes characteristic of premium Syrah.
🍾 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.