Castello Banfi Moscadello di Montalcino Florus Vendemmia Tardiva 0.5L 2023

Castello Banfi’s Florus is a late-harvest dessert wine that offers an expressive take on Moscadello di Montalcino, made from Moscato Bianco. By allowing the grapes to concentrate naturally on the vine, Banfi creates a wine rich in ripe-fruit character while paying tribute to a historic Montalcino style.

Tasting Notes
The wine’s appearance is not specified. Its aromatic profile is intense, with notes of dried apricot, honey and candied orange. On the palate, generous sweetness is balanced by lively freshness, giving the wine a rounded, silky texture and a persistent finish. It can be enjoyed now for its vivid fruit and floral-fruit character; specific cellaring guidance for the 2023 vintage is not provided.

Production
The Moscato Bianco vines grow in Montalcino in predominantly clay-rich soils with a low, stony profile, and are trained using spur pruning. Low yields and the local climate help produce ripe, concentrated grapes. For this late-harvest wine, the grapes are left to dry naturally on the vine before harvest. Fermentation takes place mainly in temperature-controlled stainless steel, with a smaller portion in French oak; maturation is divided between steel and oak to add texture while preserving aromatic clarity.

Food & Serving
Serve lightly chilled, around 8–10°C, with fruit-based desserts, almond pastries or blue cheese. Its sweetness and fresh acidity also make it a natural match for dried fruit and cheeses with a savoury edge. Decanting is not necessary; open shortly before serving.

Producer
Banfi was founded in 1978 by the Italian-American Mariani family and has become a prominent producer in Montalcino. Its work across the region has helped bring international attention to Tuscan wines, while Florus reflects the estate’s interpretation of the historic Moscadello di Montalcino tradition.

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