Banfi is located in Montalcino Tuscany Italy.

What does Banfi produce?

Banfi produces or represents products such as grappa, Brunello grappa, aged grappa, Brachetto grappa.

Where can I buy products from Banfi?

You can buy products from Banfi directly on Bottle of Italy, on the dedicated producer page.

Producer

Banfi

Q: What raw materials does Banfi use?

pomace of Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino), pomace of Brachetto d'Acqui

Explore the spirits, production style and story of Banfi.

Banfi is a Tuscan producer best known for its Montalcino wines; it also offers a line of grappas made from the pomace of its vineyards (Brunello/Sangiovese) and from other grapes such as Brachetto d'Acqui.

grappa Brunello grappa aged grappa Brachetto grappa

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What to know about Banfi

Type Producer

Region Montalcino , Tuscany , Italy

Founded 1978

Products from 37

Grappa line linked to Banfi's major wine labels (Brunello/Poggio alle Mura/Torre). Use of steam distillation and the classic double distillation of pomace. Riserva bottlings with wood ageing (e.g. Poggio alle Mura Riserva).

Producer range

Producer range Banfi

Spirit categories

grappa Brunello grappa aged grappa Brachetto grappa

Representative products

Grappa Banfi Brachetto D'Ac.Ampoll. 50cl Grappa Banfi Brunello Ampolla 50cl Grappa di Brunello 70cl - Grappa Torre - Banfi

Raw materials

pomace of Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino) pomace of Brachetto d'Acqui

Casks and ageing vessels

Slavonian oak

Distillation and production

Production method

For Banfi grappas, steam distillation is adopted with the classic double distillation system of fermented pomace; some bottlings are unaged, while others undergo wood maturation (see Riserva references).

Distillation

Steam distillation, with the classic double distillation system of fermented pomace.

Ageing

Variant: many bottlings are unaged; the grappa 'Poggio alle Mura' (Riserva) is aged in Slavonian oak barrels (for example cited as 18 months for the Riserva).

Producer history Banfi

The Banfi estate (Castello Banfi) is an enological company based in Montalcino, Tuscany. Run by the Mariani family, the company has been active since 1978 and, in addition to wine production, has developed a selection of specialties including grappa and distillates linked to its appellations and associated estates.

Production philosophy

To enhance the territory and raw materials, focusing on the quality of the pomace and on traditional production methods supported by enological control and research. The specialties (including grappa) are presented as expressions of the grapes and their territories of origin.

Territory

Headquarters and production heart in Montalcino (Tuscany); for some bottlings (e.g. Brachetto) the pomace comes from different areas such as the Acqui Terme area (Piedmont). The flagship grappas come from the pomace of Brunello di Montalcino (Sangiovese) produced on the Banfi estates.

Banfi

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Banfi