Banfi Le Rime Chardonnay Pinot Grigio

This beautiful white wine from Banfi is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio grapes. A white wine you don't see often! But so beautiful, Le Rime from Banfi will stay with you forever!

The Castello Banfi estate

Banfi is a unique winery with an estate of no less than 2,830 hectares, 800 of which are planted with vineyards. This makes Castello Banfi by far the largest and most important producer of Brunello di Montalcino. The estate is dominated by a beautifully restored medieval castle. The estate was acquired by the Mariani family in 1978. Since then, they have strived to elevate their estate's wines to the highest levels of the DOC. They began by experimenting with various clones to find the best clones of the local Sangiovese grape. To do this, they tested no fewer than 160 different clones—a monumental undertaking. Ultimately, around 15 excellent clones remained, planted in the various blocks of the vineyard. These form the basis of a Brunello of exceptional quality. Neighboring producers also benefit from the acquired knowledge and plant the best clones in their vineyards.

A unique blend for Banfi Le Rime Chardonnay Pinot Grigio

Unique to this Banfi wine is the combination of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio grapes. Hardly anyone makes this combination, but at Banfi, they simply do. Chardonnay adds fullness and richness, while Pinot Grigio offers a grapey, distinctly fruity, and energetic character. This combines in a surprising way. No oak is used, so it's primarily the fruit that shines through here, in the form of delicious white fruit, with plenty of juice and a pleasant freshness on the palate.

The scent and taste of the Banfi Le Rime

It's a captivating, easy-drinking wine. The pale yellow wine has a powerful and open aroma, with green apple aromas combined with white peach and fresh floral notes. The palate is open, slightly sweet, but above all juicy and refreshing. Peach flavors emerge. It has a lively acidity with a long, lingering finish. Excellent for any meal, it pairs perfectly with light and fresh dishes, such as tomato and feta salad or beef carpaccio with arugula and Parmesan.