Serena Pinot Grigio
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Best enjoyed fresh, typically within 1 to 2 years of the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant acidity and bright fruit aromatics.
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Light seafood dishes, fresh garden salads with goat cheese, or delicate pasta primavera.
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Castello Banfi, founded in 1978 by the Italian-American Mariani brothers, is legendary for transforming the viticultural landscape of southern Tuscany through pioneering clonal research and state-of-the-art winemaking. While famously known for their robust Brunellos, Banfi's 'Serena' Pinot Grigio showcases the estate's versatility and dedication to white wines. Sourced from estate vineyards in the rolling hills of Tuscany, this wine benefits from a unique microclimate where warm, sunny days are cooled by maritime breezes from the Tyrrhenian Sea. Unlike the leaner, high-acid Pinot Grigios of northern Italy, the Tuscan terroir imparts a rounder body, vibrant stone fruit notes, and a delicate floral bouquet. Fermented entirely in temperature-controlled stainless steel to preserve its pristine fruit character and crisp acidity, 'Serena' captures the tranquil, sun-drenched spirit of the Tuscan countryside.
🍾 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.