Banfi Cuvée Aurora Alta Langa DOCG Extra Brut 2019 Germany

Banfi Cuvée Aurora Alta Langa DOCG Extra Brut 2019 GermanyWinery Background and History Founded in 1978 by the Mariani family, Banfi is a renowned Italian winery with estates in both Tuscany and Piedmont. While initially celebrated for its Brunello di Montalcino, Banfi expanded its vision to Piedmont in the early 1990s, aiming to revive the regions sparkling wine tradition. Collaborating with other producers, Banfi played a pivotal role in establishing the Alta Langa DOCG in 2008. The Cuve Aurora line,

including establishing its own cooperage for crafting oak barrels

featuring notes of citrus

and sugar candy emerge

The Aligoté grapes for this wine are sourced from vineyards within the Burgundy region

aged in French oak barriques

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Classified as a Fifth Growth in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification

within the northern Rhône Valley of France

Nicole Lamarche leads the domaine

The grapes for Banfi Tener Brut NV are sourced from vineyards in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy

Their unified vision focuses on creating high-quality

Decanting the wine for about 30 minutes prior to serving can help in aerating and opening up its complex flavors