Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Poggio alle Mura Castello Banfi

Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Poggio alle Mura Castello Banfi is one of Tuscany's most prestigious wines, produced in the territory of Montalcino, a hilly area located south of Siena. This area is characterized by a Mediterranean climate with cold, wet winters and hot, dry summers, ideal for growing vines. From an agronomic point of view, the vineyards from which this wine comes are located on hills ranging from 200 to 350 meters above sea level, with southeast and southwest exposure. The soil is mainly clay and limestone, with the presence of skeleton and gravel, which promotes water drainage and deep rooting of the vines. The grape variety used is Sangiovese, known locally as Brunello. As for the production process, after harvesting, which is done manually between late September and early October, the grapes are destemmed and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This is followed by maceration on the skins for about 10-12 days to extract color and tannins. After fermentation, the wine is transferred to French oak barrels where malolactic fermentation takes place, a process that converts malic acid into lactic acid, making the wine softer and rounder. Aging of Brunello di Montalcino DOCG Poggio alle Mura Castello Banfi takes place in French oak barrels for at least two years, followed by further aging in bottles for at least six months before release. This long aging process helps to develop the wine's aromatic and gustatory complexity, making it one of the world's most appreciated wines.