Banfi was among the seven historic houses that, claiming the Piedmont roots of traditional Italian sparkling wine, in 1990 gave the go-to project Spumante Metodo Classico in Piedmont. In 2008 was finally obtained the Alta Langa DOCG appellation.
Soil: marly-calcareous soil with a small percentage of clay.
Trellising System: Guyot
Vine Density: 4000 vines/ha.
Hectar Yeald: 110 q/ha
Pinot Noir 100%.
Fermentation :the first in temperature-controlled (17°C) stainless-steel tanks; the second in bottle accordi to the Classic Method with residence on the lees for 30 months
Pale pink color with fine and very persistent perlage. Intense and enveloping aroma with hints of golden apple peel, dog rose and dried fruit. In the mouth it is well structured, full and soft.
Ideal as an aperitif; perfect with oysters, raw and cooked seafood and shellfish.
91pt.
93 pt.
92 pt.
Bronze Medal
Corona
2 bicchieri
4 grappoli
3 grappoli
4 + stars (excellent/exceptional)