Features
Name:
Belnero Tuscany IGT Banfi 2017
Terrain:
Clayey with calcareous nature
Winery
Banfi winery was established in 1978 thanks to the will of Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani. Since the beginning, the two brothers envisioned a large-scale project, integrating a quality wine production with a modern winery with the objective of always maintaining the high quality level of the wines produced. Alongside the Mariani family, Ezio Rivella, one of the greatest Italian enologists, who immediately believed that because of the richness of the nature of the soil and the privileged microclimatic position, the acquired territories would have had great development potential.
In those years, brothers John and Harry also took over the historical Piedmontese winery Bruzzone, active since 1860 and specialized in the production of sparkling wines, in order to make it the Piedmontese brand of the group, today Banfi Piemonte.
Description
Banfi's Belnero is a red wine which impresses for its intensity and structure. The wine is mainly produced with Sangiovese grape and other complementary grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
Organoleptic characteristics:
It has a deep red color, elegant and intense hints. On the nose, sweet notes of plum and blackberry jam are accompanied by hints of vanilla, coffee and tobacco. Powerful and soft structure, characterized by sweet and elegant tannins.
Storage time:
5-7 years old
Vinification
Temperature-controlled fermentation (25-30°) in combined steel and Horizon French oak vats
Acknowledgements
2016 Robert Parker 91/100
2016 James Suckling 90/100