Producer
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.
- Montalcino · Tuscany · Italy
- Since 1978
- 41 products
The story
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.
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).
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- Montalcino
- Categories
- grappa
- Brunello grappa
- aged grappa
- Brachetto grappa
- Raw materials
- pomace of Sangiovese (Brunello di Montalcino)
- pomace of Brachetto d'Acqui
- Casks and ageing vessels
- Slavonian oak
- Representative products
- Grappa Banfi Brachetto D'Ac.Ampoll. 50cl
- Grappa Banfi Brunello Ampolla 50cl
- Grappa di Brunello 70cl - Grappa Torre - Banfi
What makes it distinctive
- 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).