Riserva
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Typically best enjoyed 8 to 20 years from the vintage year, as the robust tannins soften and complex tertiary aromas fully develop.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-braised wild boar ragu over pappardelle, grilled Bistecca alla Fiorentina, and aged Pecorino Toscano cheese.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Castello Banfi, founded in 1978 by the Italian-American Mariani brothers, fundamentally reshaped the landscape of Tuscan winemaking. Nestled in the southern hills of Montalcino, Banfi combined state-of-the-art scientific research—most notably their groundbreaking clonal study of the Sangiovese grape—with deep respect for local traditions. A Tuscan Riserva from Banfi represents the pinnacle of this philosophy. Crafted primarily from meticulously selected Sangiovese grapes grown in clay and limestone-rich soils, the wine undergoes extended aging in a combination of French oak barriques and traditional large Slavonian casks. This patient maturation coaxes out complex aromas of dark cherry, leather, tobacco, and balsamic undertones, framed by robust, velvety tannins that pay homage to the ancient Etruscan roots of the region.
🍾 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.