"Florus" Moscadello Doc 2019 50 cl Banfi

BAN FLO

GRAPE VARIETY 100% Moscadello.

PRODUCTION AREA Estate vineyards in the southern hills of Montalcino. Altitude: 390 feet above sea level. Position: Hillside.

SOIL TYPE Light olive brown color, clay topsoil, very calcareous.

TRELLISING SYSTEM Cordone speronato (Spurred cordon).

VINE DENSITY 850 vines/acre.

PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE The wine is produced from grapes that naturally dry on the vine until mid-October and beyond. The raisined grapes are crushed and pressed; the juice is slowly fermented at 59°F for several months until 14-15% alcohol is reached. Part of the wine is aged for 1 year in French oak barriques. An adequate bottle-aging period follows.

DESCRIPTION Color: intense and deep yellow with obvious golden reflections. Bouquet: varietal, elegant, harmonious with hints of exotic fruit, raisins and honey. Taste: sweet, ample, warm, very long finish.

FOOD PAIRINGS Excellent accompaniment with biscotti and aged, ripe cheese. First vintage produced: 1982.

Alcohol content: 15% vol.

Serving temperature: 54°F.

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