Banfi Cuvee Aurora EN

METODO CLASSICO OF EXCELLENCE IN PIEDMONT Consistent

with

its

continuous

and

unlimited “Pursuit of Excellence” also in its soul in Piedmont, Banfi has believed in the Alta Langa project since its inception.

In 1990, the so-called “Spumante Metodo

Classico in Piemonte” project was started in Piedmont. Banfi was one of the seven wineries that took up the challenge to start the production of high quality Metodo

Classico

sparkling

wines

in

Piedmont, claiming the Piedmontese roots of the Italian sparkling wine production.

Then intense years of research followed, sustained by the collaboration among the wineries, the territory and other important institutions.

And this close collaboration is presently still strong. By planting experimental vineyards, selecting the most suitable areas for the production of sparkling wines and clonal research of the grapes, in 2008 the “Spumante Metodo Classico

in Piemonte” project finally obtained the highest recognition, officially achieving the appellation: “Alta Langa DOCG”.

Therefore, “Cuvée Aurora Alta Langa

DOCG Banfi” is the most prestigious emblem, which narrates the interpretation of the Metodo Classico of excellence and

par excellence in Piedmont. For this reason, today the great results of the joint effort of all the member wineries of the Alta Langa Consortium receive ever-increasing media attention and significant recognition from the wine industry and the market.

L’ALTA LANGA AND ITS UNIQUENESS

O

nly

the

Pinot

best

Noir

and

Chardonnay grapes can be used

for Alta Langa DOCG, grown on marl, calcareous-clay

soils

and

harvested

by hand in the area to the East of the

Tanaro

river,

of

Cuneo,

Asti

in

the

and

provinces

Alessandria.

According to the production regulations, there

are

three

main

features

that

distinguish the Alta Langa DOCG from other Metodo Classico sparkling wines:

1

) The word “Alta”, which means “high”, as the hills included in the Alta Langa

DOCG area must be located at not

less than 250 meters above sea level.

This implicates considerable temperature variations between day and night, which give the wines a marked acidity and keep its freshness over time;

2

) Alta Langa DOCG can be produced only in a vintage version. In this

way,

it

will

express

different

and

interesting peculiarities, depending on the characteristics of each vintage;

3

) 3) Alta Langa can be released only after a minimum of 30 months of aging

on the lees, with the re-fermentation in the bottle, according to the Metodo Classico.

In this way, it is possible to obtain a sparkling wine of the best quality and longevity.

CUVÉE AURORA Talento Metodo Classico Alta Langa DOCG EXTRA BRUT

The first year of production: 1997 Available formats: 0,75 lt. - 1,5 lt.

GRAPE VARIETIES

Pinot

Noir

Chardonnay

(minimum (maximum

70%) 30%),

and hand-

picked in the hilltop vineyards in Piedmont, in a designated area in the provinces of Cuneo, Asti and Alessandria.

PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE

The soft pressing of the grapes is followed by static clarification of the must, subjected to a temperature-controlled fermentation (17° C). The cuvée is made from at least 90% of wine obtained from this process, and the remainder from wine from the previous year, aged in French oak barriques.

Secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle according to the Metodo Classico procedure. Aging on the lees is extended for at least 40 months. Traditional hand riddling on pupitres and dégorgement à la glace. The sugar dosage is Extra Brut, around 4 g/l. Finally, an ideal aging in the bottle follows.

DESCRIPTION

Color: pale gold color with fine and very persistent perlage.

Bouquet: intense and fragrant, with notes of yeast and vanilla.

Taste: well-structured, full, slightly acidulous, harmonious, savory with a bitter base.

The addition of a percentage of the cuvée from the previous vintage, aged in wood, endows this sparkling wine with its roundness, structure and longevity.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Ideal as an aperitif; perfect with oysters and other raw or cooked seafood, it pleasantly accompanies also appetizers and first courses based on fish. Particularly suitable paired with shellfish.

CUVÉE AURORA ROSÉ

Talento Metodo Classico Alta Langa DOCG EXTRA BRUT

The first year of production: 2005 Available formats: 0,75 lt. - 1,5 lt.

GRAPE VARIETIES

Pinot

Noir

100%.

All

grapes

are

hand-picked in the hilltop vineyards in Piedmont, in a designated area in the provinces of Cuneo, Asti and Alessandria.

PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE

One-hour skin contact cold maceration prepares the grapes for soft pressing.

The must is then subjected to a static clarification and subsequent fermentation at controlled temperature (17 ° C).

After several months on the fine lees, the wine is prepared for tirage. The second fermentation takes place in the bottle, according to the Metodo Classico, with a minimum period of 30 months on the lees.

Traditional remuage on pupitres and dégorgement à la glace. The chosen sugar dosage is Extra Brut, around 4 g/l.

An ideal bottle aging completes the process.

CARATTERISTICHE ORGANOLETTICHE

Color :

pale

pink,

fine

and

very

persistent perlage.

Bouquet :

intense

and

enveloping

elegance, with hints reminiscent of golden delicious apples, hedge roses, and vanilla.

Taste : well-structured, silky, harmonic and full-bodied, supported by a marked acidity that is maintained over time.

FOOD PAIRINGS

Ideal as an aperitif and throughout the meal, perfect with white meats and fish dishes.

A NEW, SPLENDID LOOK

T

he range of Metodo Classico Alta Langa DOCG sparkling wines,

Cuvée Aurora, is definitely the feather in the cap of Banfi Piemonte. Banfi Piemonte is the heir of a solid tradition, always

combined

with

continuous

innovative research. The new elegant packaging of our Cuvée Aurora Extra Brut and Extra Brut Rosé recalls the elegance of the bubbles, characterizing it

with

A

delicate

featured:

simplicity classical

the

and

essentiality.

touch

precious

is

also

decoration,

which frames the wine name, is an explicit reference to the Belle Epoque , a period in which Piedmont shined for its art, culture and achievements in winemaking. The past gently touches the present in style and colors that also conjure contemporaneity.

The

Banfi

prestigious

Piemonte tradition

project which

is

a

evolves

thanks to the most modern innovation.

Its strong territorial identity finds the highest expression in our CuvĂŠe Aurora Alta Langa DOCG.

Terroir, scientific

tradition, research

and

passionate

become Talento

Metodo Classico of Excellence.

This is what we have always believed at Banfi, and what we have always put our name on, with pride.

Alberto Lazzarino, Director of Oenology Banfi Piemonte

Via Vittorio Veneto 15019 Strevi (AL) Tel. +39 0144 362600 Fax +39 0144 363777 www.castellobanfi.com

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