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Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino is a stylish Tuscan white wine produced by Banfi at their estate in the Maremma region of Southern Tuscany. Crisp, aromatic and elegantly Mediterranean, this Vermentino is an ideal choice for warm-weather dining or as a versatile everyday white. Available now at Fareham Wine Cellar with nationwide delivery.
The 100% Vermentino grapes for the Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino come from vineyards located in the Maremma zone of Southern Tuscany. The vines are between 5 and 10 years old, and they are planted on sandstone soils with a strong presence of friable rock.
The original Castello Banfi estate is located in Montalcino and at the confluence of the Orcia and Ombrone rivers. The estate extends along the southern slopes of the township of Montalcino across 7,100 acres of land; one third of the property is under specialised vine, and the balance is shared between olive groves, wheat fields, plum trees, truffle stands, forest and scrub.
Castello Banfi was founded in 1978 by two Italian-American brothers, John and Harry Mariani. The goal of the two brothers was to create a state-of-the-art winery combined with the most advanced science in the vineyards to produce premium wines.
Today, Banfi have estates in Montalcino, Bolgheri, Chianti and Piedmont. In the last 40 years, they have been at the forefront of the revival of Brunello and Rosso di Montalcino, engaging in significant academic studies into the region’s geology, climate and different Sangiovese clones. They also own the historic Bruzzone winery in Piedmont (founded in 1860).
Banfi has been awarded the Equalitas certification of sustainability and has received international recognition for exceptional environmental, ethical and social responsibility. The Brunello di Montalcino Poggio all’Oro 2016 was the first Brunello di Montalcino to obtain this certification.
Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino displays a bright straw-yellow colour with intense citrus aromas of thyme, sage, yellow peach and elderflower. Its full structure is perfectly balanced by refreshing acidity, leading to a very persistent and fruity finish.
The bright, crisp acidity and citrus notes in Vermentino pair beautifully with fresh seafood dishes like grilled calamari, shrimp scampi, or ceviche.
Lighter pasta dishes with olive oil, herbs, and lemon also make an excellent match.
Additionally, Vermentino can complement many vegetable-forward Mediterranean-style dishes, such as caprese salad, roasted vegetables, or pesto.
Try with fresh goats cheeses.
Vermentino is a white grape variety principally grown in the coastal regions of northwestern Italy, particularly in Liguria and Sardinia.
The grape is thought to have originated in the Mediterranean basin, but some say that it may have first been cultivated in Spain before being brought to Italy. It is one of the main white grape varieties used in the Cinque Terre region, as well as in other coastal areas of Italy, like Maremma in Tuscany and the island of Corsica.
Wines range in style from unoaked, fresh, and bright to more complex expressions that undergo barrel fermentation and ageing.
2024 Vintage
89 Points – jamessuckling.com
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