Castigglioni Chianti DOCG
2014 Vintage
Cellars: £20.25
Enjoy in the restaurant: £26.75
Bin no.: 1033 
The 2014 is an opulent, complex and intense wine with a floral bouquet complemented by wild berry aromas of raspberry, blackberry and blueberry. Layered with spice, toasty notes and hints of tea, nutmeg and coffee, this has a warming, enveloping palate with fine, smooth tannins. Elegant and harmoniously balanced with a long, persistent finish.
Food Recommendation:
Barbecued meat, rich beef stew or aged cheese
Country: Italy
Region: Chianti Riserva -
Producer: Marquis Freshobaldi
Vintage: 2014
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties:
90% Sangiovese,
10% Other varieties
Status: Still, Vegetarian, Vegan
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: C (A is light -
abv: 13.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Tradition, innate elegance and the essence of the Renaissance: Tuscany exudes an aura of timelessness that has inspired generations of the Frescobaldi family and is now an integral part of their vineyards. The Nipozzano Estate is located in one of the traditional areas of Chianti: Chianti Rufina, which is the smallest and most elevated Chianti sub-
Vineyard
The vineyards of Nipozzano are found approximately 20 miles to the east of Florence. Located in the heart of the prestigious Chianti Rufina territory, the vines are grown on a hillside that overlooks the valley and the river Arno. The balance of altitude, soil type and a cool ventilated microclimate provides excellent conditions for perfect growth and produces wines of harmonious character and great longevity.
Vinification:
The winter was warm, followed by a mild spring which encouraged an early budding. 2014 saw a mild summer with intermittent rains, which brought the growing season back to its normal progression. Heat waves at the end of July and the beginning of August resulted in a positive véraison. The diurnal temperature differences promoted a gradual ripening of the fruit and warm weather conditions in September resulted in healthy grapes of excellent quality.
A blend of 90% Sangiovese with 10% complementary grapes: Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Each variety was fermented separately at controlled temperatures of 30°C, which lasted for 13 days. The grapes were macerated on the skins for 25 days, with frequent pumping over, to extract colour, flavour and fine tannins. The wine went through malolactic fermentation immediately after fermentation was complete.
A proportion of the wine was matured in second and third passage barriques for 24 months. Three months bottle ageing.
Castello Nipozzano,
Chianti Rúfina Riserva
2014 Vintage
Cellars: 75cl £31.50 150cl £63.50
Enjoy in the restaurant:
75cl £38.00 150cl £70.00
Bin no.: 1034, 103410 
The 2014 is an opulent, complex and intense wine with a floral bouquet complemented by wild berry aromas of raspberry, blackberry and blueberry. Layered with spice, toasty notes and hints of tea, nutmeg and coffee, this has a warming, enveloping palate with fine, smooth tannins. Elegant and harmoniously balanced with a long, persistent finish. finish.
Food Recommendation:
Barbecued meat, rich beef stew or aged cheese
Country: Italy
Region: Chianti Riserva -
Producer: Marquis Freshobaldi
Vintage: 2014
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties:
90% Sangiovese,
10% Other varieties
Status: Still, Vegetarian, Vegan
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: C (A is light -
abv: 13.0%
Bottle size: 75cl, 150cl
Winery information:
Tradition, innate elegance and the essence of the Renaissance: Tuscany exudes an aura of timelessness that has inspired generations of the Frescobaldi family and is now an integral part of their vineyards. The Nipozzano Estate is located in one of the traditional areas of Chianti: Chianti Rufina, which is the smallest and most elevated Chianti sub-
Vineyard
The vineyards of Nipozzano are found approximately 20 miles to the east of Florence. Located in the heart of the prestigious Chianti Rufina territory, the vines are grown on a hillside that overlooks the valley and the river Arno. The balance of altitude, soil type and a cool ventilated microclimate provides excellent conditions for perfect growth and produces wines of harmonious character and great longevity.
Vinification:
The winter was warm, followed by a mild spring which encouraged an early budding. 2014 saw a mild summer with intermittent rains, which brought the growing season back to its normal progression. Heat waves at the end of July and the beginning of August resulted in a positive véraison. The diurnal temperature differences promoted a gradual ripening of the fruit and warm weather conditions in September resulted in healthy grapes of excellent quality.
A blend of 90% Sangiovese with 10% complementary grapes: Malvasia Nera, Colorino, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Each variety was fermented separately at controlled temperatures of 30°C, which lasted for 13 days. The grapes were macerated on the skins for 25 days, with frequent pumping over, to extract colour, flavour and fine tannins. The wine went through malolactic fermentation immediately after fermentation was complete.
A proportion of the wine was matured in second and third passage barriques for 24 months. Three months bottle ageing.
Tenuta Castelgiocondo,
Campo ai Sassi,
Rosso di Montalcino
2014 Vintage
Cellars: £32.00
Enjoy in the restaurant: £38.50
Bin no.: 1035 
Intense aromas of blackcurrant and herbal notes on the nose, lead to the complex palate of mint, liquorice, cardamom with a hint of violet. Smooth, but well structured. on the palate, this intense wine has a wonderful persistency on the finish.
Food Recommendation:
An intense wine which accompanies full-
Country: Italy
Region: Rosso di Montalcino -
Producer: CastelGiocondo
Vintage: 2014
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties: 100% Sangiovese
Status: Still, Vegetarian, Vegan
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: C (A is light -
abv: 14.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
CastelGiocondo epitomises the spirit of Montalcino. It is considered to be one of the most historical estates of Montalcino, as it was one of the first producers of Brunello di Montalcino during the 1800s.
The vines are overlooked by the castle and the small medieval town of Montalcino. The combination of the unique location of the vineyard, which is situated at 300 to 400 metres altitude; the south western orientation, which benefits from the hot afternoon sun; and the free draining marl soils; contributes three significant attributes in producing this top quality Sangiovese.
The CastelGiocondo wines are distinguished by their opulence, power and extraordinary longevity.
Vineyard
The vineyards are located on the CastelGiocondo Estate in Montalcino. Campo ai Sassi Rosso di Montalcino displays the same characteristics as Brunello, but in a more youthful, less complicated manner. It is produced from the same grape, Sangiovese, but from vineyards with vines that have very deep roots and yield wines which are aromatic and elegant, and less tannic than the Brunello. These vineyards were first planted in 1990 and then recently replanted, according to the terroir.
Vinification:
The wine was fermented in stainless steel, followed by a maturation on the skins for 16 days. A malolactic fermentation took place immediately after the alcoholic fermentation. A proportion of the wine was matured in 80 hl and 100 hl Slavonian oak casks, while the remaining proportion was aged in French oak barrels for 12 months. The wine then received a further four months bottle-
San Angelo Pinot Grigio
2018 Vintage
Cellars: £20.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £28.00
Bin no.: 1
051
Pale straw yellow colour. The scents of pear, peach and citrus fruits meet to create an intense, floral and fruity fragrance.In the mouth it is pleasantly fresh, thanks to a balanced acidity.
Food Recommendation:
Serving temperature 10 -
It goes well with light dishes of low fish or white meat, such as swordfish rolls or chicken strips with lemon sauce.
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Producer: Castello Banfi
Vintage: 2018
Colour: White
Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Grigio
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Dry/Sweet: 2 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
abv: 12.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Castello Banfi was founded in 1978 by the Mariani family, Italian-
Combining a respect for tradition and the environment with state of the art research and working practices they have helped to transform the region’s wines and established Banfi’s reputation in an impressively short period of time. They produce premium wines in Montalcino and beyond with a profound respect for the land and people from which they come.
The Castello Banfi estate is the largest contiguous vineyard in Europe and includes land in Tuscany and Piedmont. Despite its size the estate is not a mono-
Banfi have vineyards in Tuscany (Montalcino, Bolgheri and Chianti Classico) and Piedmont.
Montalcino is their principal estate and lies at the confluence of the Orcia and Ombrone rivers on the southern slopes of the township facing the Mediterranean. Here conditions are ideal with a variety of soils; structured clay and chalk for the reds and soils with stones and a high proportion of organic matter for their whites. Well-
These factors make the area ideal for grape cultivation including the native Sangiovese and Moscadella varieties with a selection of red and white international varieties.
Banfi Piemonte was created in 1979 when the Mariani family purchased the historic Bruzzone winery and vineyards. It is located on hillsides by the towns of Novi Ligure and Strevi where a variety of noble grapes are planted on calcareous and clay-
Winemaking at Castello Banfi aims to fulfil the promise of the grapes and retain the character of the land. Traditional methods are combined with state of the art technology and innovation.
The process begins with hand harvesting for the red grapes, followed by hand sorting down to individual berry level to ensure only perfectly healthy fruit finds its way into the finished wines. White grapes are harvested by machine to ensure they can be brought in quickly.
Fermentation takes place in Banfi’s unique hybrid fermenters which combine the hygienic properties of steel with the natural oxygenation and character imparted by wood.
More than 7000 customised barriques and large oak barrels lie in Banfi’s cellars. Following extensive research Banfi barrels are made from French oak from the forests of Allier, Nevers, Fontainebleau and Tronçais. The staves are stacked outside for 3 years in a heptagon formations to allow even weathering before they are transformed into barrels. The toasting of the inside of each barrel is done at lower temperatures and over a longer period to avoid charring and obtain more uniform results.
The wines are bottled without filtration and under nitrogen which reduces the need to add sulphites at bottling and results in purer more expressive wines.
The Vineyard
The weather conditions of 2018 was characterized by a particularly harsh winter, which delayed the start of the growing season and then a summer that was initially cool and subsequently became warmer with quite a few rainfalls,conditions which allowed for having an excellent quality of white grapes
Estate vineyards, in the southern hills of Montalcino. Altitude: 300 meters above sea level.
The winemaker comment
This 100% Pinot Grigio belongs to Castello Banfi estate-
San Angelo
Selective grape harvest. The temperature-
The average age of the vines are 10 to 30 years old at an elevation of 250 metres. The soil compositition is Limestone and clay with an average yield of 70hl/ha
Vinification:
The weather conditions of 2018 was characterized by a particularly harsh winter, which delayed the start of the growing season and then a summer that was initially cool and subsequently became warmer with quite a few rainfalls, conditions which allowed for having an excellent quality of white grapes.
The grapes are hand harvested in bunches, destemmed crushed and pressed.
Castello Banfi has always been careful to select those wines vinified in a traditional manner,
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats. A cool fermentation with aromatic yeasts.
Ageing takes 3 to 6 months in stainless steel vats.
Bentonite is used for fining and clarification
Chianti Classico
2017 Vintage
Cellars: £22.00
Enjoy in the restaurant: £29.50
Bin no.: 10
53
Ruby red colour. Intense bouquet with varietal notes of cherry, plum and violet. Fresh, balanced.
Food Recommendation:
Serving temperature 16 -
A wine for every dish, matches meat dishes superbly.
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Village: Chianti
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Producer: Castello Banfi
Vintage: 2017
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties: Sangiovese
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: D (A is light -
abv: 13.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Castello Banfi was founded in 1978 by the Mariani family, Italian-
Combining a respect for tradition and the environment with state of the art research and working practices they have helped to transform the region’s wines and established Banfi’s reputation in an impressively short period of time. They produce premium wines in Montalcino and beyond with a profound respect for the land and people from which they come.
The Castello Banfi estate is the largest contiguous vineyard in Europe and includes land in Tuscany and Piedmont. Despite its size the estate is not a mono-
Banfi have vineyards in Tuscany (Montalcino, Bolgheri and Chianti Classico) and Piedmont.
Montalcino is their principal estate and lies at the confluence of the Orcia and Ombrone rivers on the southern slopes of the township facing the Mediterranean. Here conditions are ideal with a variety of soils; structured clay and chalk for the reds and soils with stones and a high proportion of organic matter for their whites. Well-
These factors make the area ideal for grape cultivation including the native Sangiovese and Moscadella varieties with a selection of red and white international varieties.
The Chianti Classico area lies between Florence and Siena. Banfi's Chianti Classico estate lies on the hillsides of Castellina in Chianti, at 450 metres above sea-
Winemaking at Castello Banfi aims to fulfil the promise of the grapes and retain the character of the land. Traditional methods are combined with state of the art technology and innovation.
The process begins with hand harvesting for the red grapes, followed by hand sorting down to individual berry level to ensure only perfectly healthy fruit finds its way into the finished wines. White grapes are harvested by machine to ensure they can be brought in quickly.
Fermentation takes place in Banfi’s unique hybrid fermenters which combine the hygienic properties of steel with the natural oxygenation and character imparted by wood.
More than 7000 customised barriques and large oak barrels lie in Banfi’s cellars. Following extensive research Banfi barrels are made from French oak from the forests of Allier, Nevers, Fontainebleau and Tronçais. The staves are stacked outside for 3 years in a heptagon formations to allow even weathering before they are transformed into barrels. The toasting of the inside of each barrel is done at lower temperatures and over a longer period to avoid charring and obtain more uniform results.
The wines are bottled without filtration and under nitrogen which reduces the need to add sulphites at bottling and results in purer more expressive wines.
The Vineyard
Celebrating the best Tuscan tradition Banfi offers a family of Chianti wines varied and complementary, unique in its style. Banfi Chianti Classico perfectly interprets the unique personality of this historic appellation with its alluring bouquet, rich flavours, supple tannins and good acidity.
Nestled between the Orcia and Ombrone rivers on the southern slopes of Montalcino, Tuscany, the Castello Banfi vineyard estate is unique for its wine culture and tradition.
The wines of Banfi Toscana range, produced with grapes selected from specific Banfi vineyards
Traditional varieties of Chianti Classico with an absolute predominance of Sangiovese.
Selective grape harvest. The temperature-
The average age of the vines are 10 to 30 years old at an elevation of 250 metres. The soil compositition is Limestone and clay with an average yield of 70hl/ha
Vinification:
The fermentation takes place with a traditional skin contact of 8-
Banfi Chianti Classico perfectly interprets the unique personality of this historic appellation with its alluring bouquet, rich flavours, supple tannins and good acidity.
Nestled between the Orcia and Ombrone rivers on the southern slopes of Montalcino, Tuscany, the Castello Banfi vineyard estate is unique for its wine culture and tradition.
The wines of Banfi Toscana range, produced with grapes selected from specific Banfi vineyards
The grapes are hand harvested in bunches, destemmed crushed and pressed.
Castello Banfi has always been careful to select those wines vinified in a traditional manner.
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats. A cool fermentation with aromatic yeasts.
Ageing takes 3 to 6 months in stainless steel vats.
Bentonite is used for fining and clarification
SummuS Castello Banfi
2013 Vintage
Cellars: £58.00
Enjoy in the restaurant: £65.50
Bin no.: 10
54
Rich and ample, this wine combines the body of Sangiovese with the fruit and structure from Cabernet Sauvignon and the fruit and elegance of Syrah. This creates a full, powerful wine.
Food Recommendation:
Serving temperature 16 -
Long aging wine perfect with first courses of meat, such as spaghetti with white meat sauce or with vegetables based on vegetables, such as stuffed tomatoes or vegetable ratatouille.
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Village: Chianti
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Producer: Castello Banfi
Vintage: 2013
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties:
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Syrah,
Sangiovese
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: D (A is light -
abv: 14.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Castello Banfi was founded in 1978 by the Mariani family, Italian-
Combining a respect for tradition and the environment with state of the art research and working practices they have helped to transform the region’s wines and established Banfi’s reputation in an impressively short period of time. They produce premium wines in Montalcino and beyond with a profound respect for the land and people from which they come.
The Castello Banfi estate is the largest contiguous vineyard in Europe and includes land in Tuscany and Piedmont. Despite its size the estate is not a mono-
Banfi have vineyards in Tuscany (Montalcino, Bolgheri and Chianti Classico) and Piedmont.
The wines of Banfi Tuscany are born of a deep love for this stupendous land. Produced with selected grapes from specialized vineyards, they express the genuine and authentic character of the Tuscan earth and accompany us on a voyage through one of Italy’s most seductive winemaking realities. Thanks to their liveliness and freshness, these wines are enjoyable to drink when young and suitable for everyday consumption, without compromising the character and high quality standards of Banfi.
Montalcino is their principal estate and lies at the confluence of the Orcia and Ombrone rivers on the southernslopes of the township facing the Mediterranean. Here conditions are ideal with a variety of soils; structured clay and chalk for the reds and soils with stones and a high proportion of organic matter for their whites. Well-
These factors make the area ideal for grape cultivation including the native Sangiovese and Moscadella varieties with a selection of red and white international varieties.
Estate vineyards, in the southern hills of Montalcino. Altitude: 300 meters above sea level.
The vines have an average age of 8 to 20 years.
Soil composition of sandy clay and round pebbles. Vine Density of 4200vines/ ha. Average yield (hl/ha) 40 hl/ha
Fermentation takes place in Banfi’s unique hybrid fermenters which combine the hygienic properties of steel with the natural oxygenation and character imparted by wood.
More than 7000 customised barriques and large oak barrels lie in Banfi’s cellars. Following extensive research Banfi barrels are made from French oak from the forests of Allier, Nevers, Fontainebleau and Tronçais. The staves are stacked outside for 3 years in a heptagon formations to allow even weathering before they are transformed into barrels. The toasting of the inside of each barrel is done at lower temperatures and over a longer period to avoid charring and obtain more uniform results.
The wines are bottled without filtration and under nitrogen which reduces the need to add sulphites at bottling and results in purer more expressive wines.
The Vineyard
From the vineyards around the castle in Montalcino, this wine was the first 'Super-
Vinification:
The grapes are hand harvested in bunches, followed by hand sorting down to individual berries level to ensure only perfectly healthy fruit finds its way into the finished wines.
The fermentation takes place with a traditional skin contact of 8-
Sangiovese aged in French oakbarrels , 60 and 90hl, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz aged in French oak Barriques of 350 litres
A wood aging of 18 months in wooden casks of which 10% are new wood. No Fining or clarification takes place
An intense and deep Supertuscan that represents very well the potential of the three vines that compose it.
The mild winter and the summer characterized by excellent temperature excursions between day and night, favoured the excellent ripeness and quality of the grapes. Thanks to these conditions the wines are balanced and complex.
The result is a wine characterized by a very intense aroma of ripe fruit and plum and cherry jam, accompanied by notes of vanilla, coffee and tobacco. Large, important and elegant structure.
Brunello di Montalcino
Poggio alla Mura DOCG
2013 Vintage
Cellars: £69.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £77.00
Bin no.: 10
58
Fresh fruit dominates with flavours of plum, cherry, blackberry and raspberry combined with hints of chocolate, vanilla and cigar box.
Food Recommendation:
Serving temperature 16 -
It combines excellently with rich and complex dishes like braised wild boar, but also to particularly savoury food such as aged cheeses or meats. Its complexity makes it suitable as a meditation wine
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Village: Chianti
Appellation: Toscana DOCG
Producer: Castello Banfi
Vintage: 2013
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties: 100% Sangiovese
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: D (A is light -
abv: 14.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Castello Banfi was founded in 1978 by the Mariani family, Italian-
Combining a respect for tradition and the environment with state of the art research and working practices they have helped to transform the region’s wines and established Banfi’s reputation in an impressively short period of time. They produce premium wines in Montalcino and beyond with a profound respect for the land and people from which they come.
The Castello Banfi estate is the largest contiguous vineyard in Europe and includes land in Tuscany and Piedmont. Despite its size the estate is not a mono-
Banfi have vineyards in Tuscany (Montalcino, Bolgheri and Chianti Classico) and Piedmont.
Montalcino is their principal estate and lies at the confluence of the Orcia and Ombrone rivers on the southernslopes of the township facing the Mediterranean. Here conditions are ideal with a variety of soils; structured clay and chalk for the reds and soils with stones and a high proportion of organic matter for their whites. Well-
These factors make the area ideal for grape cultivation including the native Sangiovese and Moscadella varieties with a selection of red and white international varieties.
Estate vineyards, in the southern hills of Montalcino. Altitude: 300 meters above sea level.
The vines have an average age of 8 to 20 years.
Soil composition of sandy clay and round pebbles. Vine Density of 4200vines to 5500 vines/ ha. Average yield (hl/ha) 60 hl/ha
Fermentation takes place in Banfi’s unique hybrid fermenters which combine the hygienic properties of steel with the natural oxygenation and character imparted by wood.
More than 7000 customised barriques and large oak barrels lie in Banfi’s cellars. Following extensive research Banfi barrels are made from French oak from the forests of Allier, Nevers, Fontainebleau and Tronçais. The staves are stacked outside for 3 years in a heptagon formations to allow even weathering before they are transformed into barrels. The toasting of the inside of each barrel is done at lower temperatures and over a longer period to avoid charring and obtain more uniform results.
The wines are bottled without filtration and under nitrogen which reduces the need to add sulphites at bottling and results in purer more expressive wines.
The Vineyard
The wines of Banfi Tuscany are born of a deep love for this stupendous land. Produced with selected grapes from specialized vineyards, they express the genuine and authentic character of the Tuscan earth and accompany us on a voyage through one of Italy’s most seductive winemaking realities. Thanks to their liveliness and freshness, these wines are enjoyable to drink when young and suitable for everyday consumption, without compromising the character and high quality standards of Banfi.
This wine comes from dedicated vineyards sloping down from the historic Poggio alle Mura Castle. This was planted in 1992 and was the first vineyard Banfi planted after completing research spanning over a decade into the optimal selection of Sangiovese clones.
Vinification:
A rainy and cold year for which the maniacal selection of the grapes from the vineyard already was fundamental. The operation of defoliation, which allowed the grapes a good ventilation and during the harvest, often made a double passage in the same vineyard .
Even in the cellar the utmost care was taken, the state-
The result is an elegant and balanced Brunello, with a good persistence, complex and sweet aromas and with an important but soft structure and a nice final acidity.
The grapes are hand harvested in bunches, followed by hand sorting down to individual berries ,followed by a maceration of 12-
Alcoholic fermentation took place in temperature -
About 70% of the wine was aged for 2 years in French oak barriques -
Before release, the wine is bottle-
Principessa Gavi
2017 Vintage
Cellars: £19.00
Enjoy in the restaurant: £26.50
Bin no.: 1
060
This wine is well balanced with gentle acidity and intense fruit flavours of pineapple and green apple.
A delicate, dry finish.
Food Recommendation:
Serving temperature 10 -
Aperitif -
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Village: Novi Ligure
Appellation: Piedmont
Producer: Castello Banfi
Vintage: 2017
Colour: White
Grape Varieties: 100% Cortese
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Dry/Sweet: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
abv: 12.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Castello Banfi was founded in 1978 by the Mariani family, Italian-
Combining a respect for tradition and the environment with state of the art research and working practices they have helped to transform the region’s wines and established Banfi’s reputation in an impressively short period of time. They produce premium wines in Montalcino and beyond with a profound respect for the land and people from which they come.
The Castello Banfi estate is the largest contiguous vineyard in Europe and includes land in Tuscany and Piedmont. Despite its size the estate is not a mono-
Banfi have vineyards in Tuscany (Montalcino, Bolgheri and Chianti Classico) and Piedmont.
Banfi Piemonte was created in 1979 when the Mariani family purchased the historic Bruzzone winery and vineyards. It is located on hillsides by the towns of Novi Ligure and Strevi where a variety of noble grapes are planted on calcareous and clay-
Winemaking at Castello Banfi aims to fulfil the promise of the grapes and retain the character of the land. Traditional methods are combined with state of the art technology and innovation.
The process begins with hand harvesting for the red grapes, followed by hand sorting down to individual berry level to ensure only perfectly healthy fruit finds its way into the finished wines. White grapes are harvested by machine to ensure they can be brought in quickly.
Fermentation takes place in Banfi’s unique hybrid fermenters which combine the hygienic properties of steel with the natural oxygenation and character imparted by wood.
More than 7000 customised barriques and large oak barrels lie in Banfi’s cellars. Following extensive research Banfi barrels are made from French oak from the forests of Allier, Nevers, Fontainebleau and Tronçais. The staves are stacked outside for 3 years in a heptagon formations to allow even weathering before they are transformed into barrels. The toasting of the inside of each barrel is done at lower temperatures and over a longer period to avoid charring and obtain more uniform results.
The wines are bottled without filtration and under nitrogen which reduces the need to add sulphites at bottling and results in purer more expressive wines.
The Vineyard
The average age of the vines are 10 to 30 years old at an elevation of 250 metres. The soil compositition is Limestone and clay with an average yield of 70hl/ha
Vinification:
The grapes are hand harvested in bunches, destemmed crushed and pressed.
Castello Banfi has always been careful to select those wines vinified in a traditional manner.
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats. A cool fermentation with aromatic yeasts.
Ageing takes 3 to 6 months in stainless steel vats.
Bentonite is used for fining and clarification
Grown at the Principessa Gavia single vineyard on the estate, in the village of Novi Ligure,. Cortese idi Gavi is the historical grape variety of the lower Piedmont region.
La lus Albarossa
2016 Vintage
Cellars: £24.00
Enjoy in the restaurant: £31.50
Bin no.: 10
61
Fresh, fruity and complex, showing typical flavours of red berries, cherries and jammy plum. The wood influence is subtle with notes of vanilla and licquorice. Full-
Food Recommendation:
Serving temperature 16 -
It combines excellently with rich roasted red meats
Country: Italy
Region: Piedmont
Village: Novi Ligure and Acqui
Appellation: Monferrato DOC
Producer: Castello Banfi
Vintage: 2016
Colour: Red
Grape Varieties: 100% Albarossa
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Body Value: C (A is light -
abv: 14.0%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Castello Banfi was founded in 1978 by the Mariani family, Italian-
Combining a respect for tradition and the environment with state of the art research and working practices they have helped to transform the region’s wines and established Banfi’s reputation in an impressively short period of time. They produce premium wines in Montalcino and beyond with a profound respect for the land and people from which they come.
The Castello Banfi estate is the largest contiguous vineyard in Europe and includes land in Tuscany and Piedmont. Despite its size the estate is not a mono-
Banfi have vineyards in Tuscany (Montalcino, Bolgheri and Chianti Classico) and Piedmont.
Banfi Piemonte was created in 1979 when the Mariani family purchased the historic Bruzzone winery and vineyards. It is located on hillsides by the towns of Novi Ligure and Strevi where a variety of noble grapes are planted on calcareous and clay-
Winemaking at Castello Banfi aims to fulfil the promise of the grapes and retain the character of the land. Traditional methods are combined with state of the art technology and innovation.
The process begins with hand harvesting for the red grapes, followed by hand sorting down to individual berry level to ensure only perfectly healthy fruit finds its way into the finished wines. White grapes are harvested by machine to ensure they can be brought in quickly.
Fermentation takes place in Banfi’s unique hybrid fermenters which combine the hygienic properties of steel with the natural oxygenation and character imparted by wood.
Fermentation takes place in Banfi’s unique hybrid fermenters which combine the hygienic properties of steel with the natural oxygenation and character imparted by wood.
More than 7000 customised barriques and large oak barrels lie in Banfi’s cellars. Following extensive research Banfi barrels are made from French oak from the forests of Allier, Nevers, Fontainebleau and Tronçais. The staves are stacked outside for 3 years in a heptagon formations to allow even weathering before they are transformed into barrels. The toasting of the inside of each barrel is done at lower temperatures and over a longer period to avoid charring and obtain more uniform results.
The wines are bottled without filtration and under nitrogen which reduces the need to add sulphites at bottling and results in purer more expressive wines.
Born from Barbera and Nebbiolo, Albarossa can trace its roots back to 1938. Grown by Banfi in Piedmont, La Lus (The Light) is the highest expression of this innovative varietal.
It is a modern wine upholding the traditions of fine Piedmontese wines.
The Vineyard
The average age of the vines are 10 to 30 years old at an elevation of 250 metres. The soil compositition is Limestone and clay with an average yield of 60hl/ha
Vinification:
The grapes are hand harvested in bunches, destemmed crushed and pressed.
Average vine age 10 to 20 year.
Fermentation takes place in temperature controlled Stainless steel tanks
Matured for 12months in French oak barrels of which 20% are new barrels.
There is no finning or clarification.
Following a brief period at cool temperatures, 24 hours at 46-
The wine is then aged for 12 months in French oak barriques, followed by an additional 6-
La Lus is the highest expression of this innovative and typical varietal, Albarossa. Structured for long aging, this wine can also be enjoyed in its youth thanks to its inherent characteristics of round and soft tannins. It is a modern wine with great visible impact, upholding the typical tradition of fine Piedmontese wines
FlouruS Moscadello
di Montalcino
2014 Vintage
Cellars: £32.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £40.00
Bin no.: 1
062
Its colour is rich and golden with a flowery and exotic bouquet. The palate is sweet, full and warm with hints of honey, raisins and exotic fruits.
Colour: intense and deep yellow with obvious golden reflections.
Nose: varietal, elegant, harmonious with hints of exotic fruit, Mediterranean forest, raisins and honey.
Taste: sweet, ample, warm, very long finish.
Food Recommendation:
Serving temperature 10 -
Excellent accompaniment with classical dry pâtisserie, aged, ripe cheese.
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Village: Montalcino
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Producer: Castello Banfi
Vintage: 2014
Colour: White
Grape Varieties: 100% Moscadello
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Dry/Sweet: 7 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
abv: 14.5%
Bottle size: 50cl
Winery information:
Castello Banfi was founded in 1978 by the Mariani family, Italian-
Combining a respect for tradition and the environment with state of the art research and working practices they have helped to transform the region’s wines and established Banfi’s reputation in an impressively short period of time. They produce premium wines in Montalcino and beyond with a profound respect for the land and people from which they come.
The Castello Banfi estate is the largest contiguous vineyard in Europe and includes land in Tuscany and Piedmont. Despite its size the estate is not a mono-
Banfi have vineyards in Tuscany (Montalcino, Bolgheri and Chianti Classico) and Piedmont.
Montalcino is their principal estate and lies at the confluence of the Orcia and Ombrone rivers on the southern slopes of the township facing the Mediterranean. Here conditions are ideal with a variety of soils; structured clay and chalk for the reds and soils with stones and a high proportion of organic matter for their whites. Well-
These factors make the area ideal for grape cultivation including the native Sangiovese and Moscadella varieties with a selection of red and white international varieties.
Banfi Piemonte was created in 1979 when the Mariani family purchased the historic Bruzzone winery and vineyards. It is located on hillsides by the towns of Novi Ligure and Strevi where a variety of noble grapes are planted on calcareous and clay-
Winemaking at Castello Banfi aims to fulfil the promise of the grapes and retain the character of the land. Traditional methods are combined with state of the art technology and innovation.
The process begins with hand harvesting for the red grapes, followed by hand sorting down to individual berry level to ensure only perfectly healthy fruit finds its way into the finished wines. White grapes are harvested by machine to ensure they can be brought in quickly.
Fermentation takes place in Banfi’s unique hybrid fermenters which combine the hygienic properties of steel with the natural oxygenation and character imparted by wood.
More than 7000 customised barriques and large oak barrels lie in Banfi’s cellars. Following extensive research Banfi barrels are made from French oak from the forests of Allier, Nevers, Fontainebleau and Tronçais. The staves are stacked outside for 3 years in a heptagon formations to allow even weathering before they are transformed into barrels. The toasting of the inside of each barrel is done at lower temperatures and over a longer period to avoid charring and obtain more uniform results.
The wines are bottled without filtration and under nitrogen which reduces the need to add sulphites at bottling and results in purer more expressive wines.
The Vineyard
Estate vineyards in the southern hills of Montalcino.
Altitude: 120 meters above sea level.
Position: Hillside.
AVERAGE AGE OF THE VINES. 39 years old
SOIL TYPE Light olive brown colour, clay topsoil, very calcareous.
VINE DENSITY: 2.100 vines/ha.
YIELD: 30 li/ha.
The winemaker comment
This late harvest is a historic variety of Montalcino. The taste is round, full and extremely perfumed with a hint of acidity that gives balance in the mouth.
Vinification:
The wine is obtained exclusively by the natural drying on the vine, which lasts until mid October and beyond. The raisined grapes are crushed and pressed; the juice is slowly fermented at 15°C for several months until 14-
Le Pettegola -
2018 Vintage
Cellars: £21.50
Enjoy in the restaurant: £29.00
Bin no.: 1
063
La Pettegola is the most recent addition to Banfi's white wine collection. The wine recalls the perfumes of the Mediterranean scrub and is characterised by its aromatic expression which is both rich and delicate, as well as for its lively acidity.
This wine is fruity on the nose with aromas of apricot and grapefruit and underlying tones of Mediterranean wood. In the mouth the wine is full with soft structure that is enlivened by a rich acidity.
Food Recommendation:
Serving temperature 10 -
It goes well with light dishes of low fish or white meat, such as swordfish rolls or chicken strips with lemon sauce
Country: Italy
Region: Tuscany
Village: Montalcino
Appellation: Toscana IGT
Producer: Castello Banfi
Vintage: 2018
Colour: White
Grape Varieties: 100% Verminto
Status: Still,
Sustainable environmental management
Allergens: contains sulphites
Dry/Sweet: 2 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
abv: 12.5%
Bottle size: 75cl
Winery information:
Castello Banfi was founded in 1978 by the Mariani family, Italian-
Combining a respect for tradition and the environment with state of the art research and working practices they have helped to transform the region’s wines and established Banfi’s reputation in an impressively short period of time. They produce premium wines in Montalcino and beyond with a profound respect for the land and people from which they come.
The Castello Banfi estate is the largest contiguous vineyard in Europe and includes land in Tuscany and Piedmont. Despite its size the estate is not a mono-
Banfi have vineyards in Tuscany (Montalcino, Bolgheri and Chianti Classico) and Piedmont.
Montalcino is their principal estate and lies at the confluence of the Orcia and Ombrone rivers on the southern slopes of the township facing the Mediterranean. Here conditions are ideal with a variety of soils; structured clay and chalk for the reds and soils with stones and a high proportion of organic matter for their whites. Well-
These factors make the area ideal for grape cultivation including the native Sangiovese and Moscadella varieties with a selection of red and white international varieties.
Banfi Piemonte was created in 1979 when the Mariani family purchased the historic Bruzzone winery and vineyards. It is located on hillsides by the towns of Novi Ligure and Strevi where a variety of noble grapes are planted on calcareous and clay-
Winemaking at Castello Banfi aims to fulfil the promise of the grapes and retain the character of the land. Traditional methods are combined with state of the art technology and innovation.
The process begins with hand harvesting for the red grapes, followed by hand sorting down to individual berry level to ensure only perfectly healthy fruit finds its way into the finished wines. White grapes are harvested by machine to ensure they can be brought in quickly.
Fermentation takes place in Banfi’s unique hybrid fermenters which combine the hygienic properties of steel with the natural oxygenation and character imparted by wood.
More than 7000 customised barriques and large oak barrels lie in Banfi’s cellars. Following extensive research Banfi barrels are made from French oak from the forests of Allier, Nevers, Fontainebleau and Tronçais. The staves are stacked outside for 3 years in a heptagon formations to allow even weathering before they are transformed into barrels. The toasting of the inside of each barrel is done at lower temperatures and over a longer period to avoid charring and obtain more uniform results.
The wines are bottled without filtration and under nitrogen which reduces the need to add sulphites at bottling and results in purer more expressive wines.
The Vineyard.
The weather conditions of 2018 was characterized by a particularly harsh winter, which delayed the start of the growing season and then a summer that was initially cool and subsequently became warmer with quite a few rainfalls,conditions which allowed for having an excellent quality of white grapes
Estate vineyards, in the southern hills of Montalcino. Altitude: 300 meters above sea level.
San Angelo
Selective grape harvest. The temperature-
The average age of the vines are 5 to 10 years old at an elevation of 100 to 150 metres. The soil composition is balanced and sandy soil structure with an average yield of 125hl/ha
Vinification:
The weather conditions of 2018 was characterized by a particularly harsh winter, which delayed the start of the growing season and then a summer that was initially cool and subsequently became warmer with quite a few rainfalls, conditions which allowed for having an excellent quality of white grapes.
The grapes are machine harvested, destemmed crushed and pressed.
Castello Banfi has always been careful to select those wines vinified in a traditional manner,
Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats. A cool fermentation with aromatic yeasts.
Ageing takes 3 to 6 months in stainless steel vats.
Bentonite is used for fining and clarification