Estate vineyards, in the southern hills of Montalcino. Altitude: from 170 to 230 meters above sea level. Position: Hillside.
Almost exclusively Sangiovese
The alcoholic fermentation of the grapes takes place in Horizon hybrid stainless steel & wood tanks, and it 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.
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.
Silver Medal
"Best Super Tuscan" - Platinum - 95 pt.
Gold - 94
Platinum - 94
94 - Platinum
Best of Show Red – Best of Class Italian Red
Medaglia Bronzo
4 grappoli
Medaglia d’Argento
Bronzo
90 punti
90 punti
4 Grappoli
92 punti
Critics Platinum
Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled hybrid tanks of wood and stainless steel for 8-12 days. Temperature was 24°C until the last three days when switched to 28°C until the end. Malolactic fermentation took place in barriques. A 14 months maturation occurred in French oak 350l. barriques (30% new), followed by an adequate bottle fining.
The color is deep red with light ruby nuances. The aromas are very complex, with hints of coffee, tobacco, blackberry and cherry jam. In the mouth the structure is powerful, warm and chewy, with a greatly enjoyable and pleasant vanilla notes in the end. It is a surely persistent and well-dimensioned wine, which is enjoyable since now and with a great potential of aging.
Fermentation took place in temperature-controlled hybrid tanks of wood and stainless steel for 8-12 days. Temperature was 24°C until the last three days when switched to 28°C until the end. Malolactic fermentation took place in barriques. A 14 months maturation occurred in French oak 350l. barriques (30% new), followed by an adequate bottle fining.
Thecolor isdeep red with light ruby nuances. The aromas are very complex, with hints of coffee, tobacco, blackberry and cherry jam. In the mouth the structure is powerful, warm and chewy, with a greatly enjoyable and pleasant vanilla notes in the end. It is a surely persistent and well-dimensioned wine, which is enjoyable since now and with a great potential of aging.
In temperature-controlled hybrid fermenters of wood and stainless steel, between 24 and 28 degrees centigrade, for 8 to 12 days. Malolactic: in barrique. Barrel aged for 14 months, in French Oak (30% new).
Deep red color with shades of mauve. The nose conveys sweet aromas, with hints of vanilla, tobacco and coffee, balanced perfectly with fruity hints of cherries jam and prunes. The wine has a powerful structure, with important tannins that add dimension and duration. Very persistent in the finish, it has enormous potential for aging.
Method: In temperature-controlled hybrid fermenters of wood and stainless steel. Temperature: 24°-28° C. Length: 8-12 days. Malolactic: Yes, in barrique. Length of Barrel Aging: 14 months. Origin of Barrel: French Oak (30% new).
Deep red color with shades of mauve. The bouquet is intense, with hints of ripe fruit recalling plum and blackberry jam balanced perfectly with notes of vanilla, tobacco and mocha. On the palate the wine has a powerful structure, full and round, with soft and elegant tannins that add dimension and duration. Very persistent in the finish, it has enormous potential for aging.
Method: In temperature-controlled hybrid fermenters of wood and stainless steel. Temperature: 24°-28° C. Length: 8-12 days. Malolactic: Yes, in barrique. Length of Barrel Aging: 14 months. Origin of Barrel: French Oak (30% new).
Color is an intense red, with shades of mauve. The scents are ample and rich, the fruity notes of plums join a slight balsamic aroma, along with perfumes of toasted coffee and tobacco. In the mouth, you immediately feel important, yet soft, structure with the sweetness of the tannins that give it great elegance and a long finish. This wine is well inclined to aging.
Method: In temperature-controlled hybrid fermenters of wood and stainless steel. Temperature: 24°-28° C. Length: 8-12 days. Malolactic: Yes, in barrique. Length of Barrel Aging: 14 months. Origin of Barrel: French Oak (30% new).
Deep red color, with mild garnet nuances. Very complex aroma on the nose, with initial notes of plum jam and a balsamic note, followed quickly by spicy hints of tobacco and coffee. On the palate the structure is powerful, warm and soft, with ripe tannins that give the wine body and length. Enjoyable now yet endowed with great aging potential.
Method: In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Temperature: 24°-28° C. Length: 8-12 days. Malolactic: Yes, in barrique. Length of Barrel Aging: 14 months. Origin of Barrel: French Oak (30% new).
Deep red color, with mild garnet nuances. Very complex aroma on the nose, with spicy hints of tobacco and coffee, as well as fruity notes of blackberry jam. On the palate the structure is powerful, warm and soft, with a pleasant note of vanilla in the end. Enjoyable now yet endowed with great aging potential.
Method: In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Temperature: 24°-28° C. Length: 8-12 days. Malolactic: Yes, in barrique. Length of Barrel Aging: 14 months. Origin of Barrel: French Oak (30% new).
Deep red color, with mild garnet nuances. On the nose the aroma is very complex with notes of blackberry jam, as well as more spicy hints of tobacco and coffee. On the palate the structure is powerful, warm and soft, with a pleasant note of vanilla in the end. Enjoyable since now and endowed with a great aging potential.
Method: In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Temperature: 24°-26° C. Length: 8-12 days. Malolactic: Yes, in barrique. Length of Barrel Aging: 14 months. Origin of Barrel: French Oak (30% new).
Mauve red color, deep and intense. On the nose gentle aromas with notes of vanilla, tobacco and coffee, and also fruity hints of cherry jam and prunes. The structure is very powerful with soft and well balanced tannins, which give harmony, long finish and great potential for a long aging in the bottle.