Banfi Fontanelle Chardonnay Toscana IGT

Product Description

Across Tuscany and anywhere wine is made, nature gives us its bounty. At Castello Banfi and throughout the varied terroirs and soils that make up our constellation of vineyards, we harvest the goodness of the earth, caressing and nurturing it as we craft our wine to express all its character in every bottle. Castello Banfi is a family-owned vineyard estate and winery in the Brunello region of Tuscany. Together with its sister estates in Piedmont, Vigne Regali and Principessa Gavia, it has become recognized the world over for its dedication to excellence and sparking a renaissance in the art of Italian winemaking. The Mariani family shows First Winery in the World Recognized for Exceptional Environmental, Social & Ethical Responsibility. Pioneering Italian Winemaking, Environmental Respect & Territory Enrichment. VINITALY Nation Award ~ Best Italian Winery ~ 12 years. Perhaps most gratifying of all is the praise of neighboring vintners who acknowledge Banfi’s role in pioneering a new era in Brunello and bringing the wine world’s attention to Montalcino. Banfi has pioneered clonal research on the Sangiovese vine to produce a more consistently excellent Brunello di Montalcino, and reduced sulfites through more organic winemaking. In the end, at Castello Banfi, winemaker and nature partner to allow the wine’s natural pedigree to emerge in artful expression.

Light and fresh with real character and zippy freshness. Light straw in color. Big and intriguing variety of aromas including fresh green apple, with hints of dried fruit, honey and fresh baked bread notes. Vanilla aromas coming from the French oak integrate and complete the structure of this wine giving it pleasant notes of wood.

Grower: Castello Banfi
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Style: Vibrant and Toasty
Country: Italy
Appellation: Tuscany
Vintage: 2015/16
Closure: CORK
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Bottle Size: 75cl

Grilled Monkfish with Mango Sauce

Cooking Time: 01 hrs 30 mins (approx.)
Number of Servings: 2-3

INGREDIENTS

For the mango sauce //

1 tbsp olive oil
½ mango, peeled and finely chopped

For the monkfish //

150g/5½oz monkfish steak
1 tbsp olive oil
½ lemon, juice only
1 tsp chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp chopped fresh chives
salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. To make the sauce, heat the oil in a frying pan over a high heat. 2. Add the mango and sauté until the mango has cooked down, then transfer to a food processor and blend to a smooth purée.
3. For the monkfish, place the monkfish, oil and lemon juice into a bowl and marinate for five minutes.
4. Heat a griddle pan until smoking.
5. Season the monkfish with salt and freshly ground black pepper place on the griddle to char-grill for two minutes on each side, or until cooked through.
6. To serve, spoon the mango sauce in the centre of a warm plate, top with the fish and sprinkle over the chopped fresh herbs.