Banfi Estate Reds

Stil Novo Governo All’uso Toscano

Stilnovo (new style) is the result of the Governo all’Uso Toscano method, a 14th-century Tuscan technique based on the re-fermentation of the wine with partially dried grapes. The result is a smooth and fresh wine that is characterized by its richness and full body.

Varieties

Predominantly:

Sangiovese

Tech Info

Alcohol :13.9% Vol*

Total Acidity :5.4 g/l*

Residual Sugar:3.9 g/l*

*Technical Data May Vary With Vintage

Availability

Size(s):750ml 0 80516 41084 5

Pack(s):750ml 6pk

Soil:Stony and calcareous.

Origin:Tuscany, Italy.

Bouquet:

An extremely pleasant fruity perfume of Maraschino cherries, mixed berry jam scents, and intense floral notes.

Taste:

Gentle and pleasant with balanced and well integrated tannins.

The finish is savory and characterized by a unique fruity persistence.

Food Pairing:

The acidity in this wine pairs well with prosciutto and salami, roasted pork, grilled vegetables, pasta with meat sauce and hard cheeses.

70% of the grapes are harvested by the second half of September and fermented for 2-3 weeks in stainless steel tanks. The remaining 30% stay on the vine to dry until the second half of October, and are then added to the fi rst harvest wine, initiating a second fermentation that continues for 3-4 weeks. 20% of the resulting wine is aged in barriques.