Stilnovo Governo all Uso Tuscano
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Hearty pasta dishes with meat ragù, roasted pork or poultry, and medium-aged Italian cheeses like Pecorino Toscano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Banfi's Stilnovo pays homage to a historic, centuries-old Tuscan winemaking technique known as 'Governo all'Uso Toscano.' Originating in the 14th century, this traditional method involves a secondary fermentation triggered by adding semi-dried Sangiovese grapes to the freshly fermented wine. This process, beautifully executed by Banfi in the rolling hills of Tuscany, coaxes out a luscious texture, vibrant cherry notes, and a subtle hint of dried fruit. The name 'Stilnovo' itself nods to the 'Dolce Stil Novo' literary movement of medieval Italy, celebrating a sweet, new style of expression. The result is a wine that bridges ancient heritage with modern elegance, showing off a rich, supple profile with soft tannins and lively acidity.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1978 by Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani alongside consulting enologist Ezio Rivella, Banfi transformed the viticultural landscape of southern Tuscany. Centered around the medieval fortress of Castello di Poggio alle Mura in Montalcino, the estate spans over 2,800 hectares, with approximately one-third under vine. The soils present a complex mosaic of calcareous clay, sand, and marine deposits along the Orcia and Ombrone river valleys, exposed to warm Mediterranean breezes and balanced diurnal shifts. Pioneers of rigorous Sangiovese clonal zoning, Banfi has expanded beyond Montalcino into classic regions across Tuscany and Piedmont. Certified sustainable under the Equalitas standard, the producer combines technological precision with meticulous parcel selection. While renowned globally for benchmark Brunello di Montalcino, Banfi exhibits equal dexterity across diverse white and sparkling expressions, ranging from traditional-method Alta Langa and Cuvée Aurora sparkling cuvées to coastal Vermentino like La Pettegola and crisp, mineral-inflected Cortese from Piedmont.