BelnerO
Sangiovese
PRODUCTION AREA
Estate vineyards, in the southern hills of Montalcino. Altitude: from 170 to 230 meters above sea level. Position: Hillside.
SOIL TYPE
Yellowish brown colour, topsoil tend to be clay, calcareous with abundant rounded stone.
GRAPE VARIETIES
Almost exclusively Sangiovese
TRELLISING SYSTEM: Cordone speronato (Spurred cordon).
VINE DENSITY: 4.200 vines/ha.
HECTAR YIELD: 70 q.li/ha.
PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE
The alcoholic fermentation of the grapes lasts for 8/12 days at 24°-26°C until the last 3 days when the temperature is brought up to 30°C. Once completed this first phase we proceed with the malolactic fermentation that takes place in French oak barrique where the wine is aged for a long period. An appropriate bottle fining follows.
DESCRIPTION
Colour: intense and deep mauve red. Bouquet: gentle aromas with notes of vanilla, tobacco and coffee, and also fruity hints of cherry jam and prunes. Taste: powerful structure with soft and well balanced tannins.
WINEMAKER’S NOTES
Belnero is the expression of the solid and indissoluble connection of Banfi with Montalcino territory. This wine celebrates the experience, the passion and the 30 years commitment to quality that Banfi has incessantly been dedicated to in its constant pursuit of excellence, in the vineyard as well as in the winery. Belnero is produced mainly with Sangiovese, the emblematic grape of Montalcino tradition, blended from time to time with those International varieties which found, in our region, their most favorable habitat. Belnero, with its powerful and well balanced structure, is ideal for a long ageing.
FOOD PAIRINGS
Ideal with soups, grilled meat and medium aged cheeses.
First vintage produced: 2005
Alcohol content: 13 to 14% vol. following the vintage condition
Available formats: 0,75 l., 1,5 l
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