Serena
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed fresh, within 1–2 years of the vintage release, to fully appreciate its vibrant primary fruit aromas and delicate sweetness.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Fresh fruit tarts, light pastries such as biscotti, and creamy desserts like vanilla panna cotta.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the prestigious portfolio of Castello Banfi, a pioneer in the renaissance of Tuscan winemaking founded by the Mariani family in the late 1970s, Serena is a celebration of delicate sweetness and aromatic purity. While Banfi is world-renowned for its bold Tuscan reds, this sweet white wine showcases the estate's versatile craftsmanship. Produced using gentle pressing and cold fermentation to arrest activity and retain natural residual sugars, Serena captures the vibrant, perfumed essence of the grape. It is named to evoke a sense of serenity and effortless Italian elegance, reflecting the harmonious balance of lush sweetness and bright, refreshing acidity that defines its character.
🍾 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.