Banfi Chianti
Banfi Chianti Superiore DOCG
The “Superiore” designation signifies stricter government regulations requiring lower yields and great plant density in the vineyards, and slightly higher levels of alcohol and fruit extraction.
Features
Varieties
Sangiovese:75%
Cabernet Sauvignon:25%
and Canaiolo Nero:
Tech Info
Alcohol :13.3% Vol*
Total Acidity :5.2 g/l*
Residual Sugar:0.5 g/l*
*Technical Data May Vary With Vintage
Availability
Size(s):
3L 0 80516 40690 9
750ml 0 80516 40694 7
Pack(s):3L, 750ml 12pk
Soil and Origin
Soil:Calcareous with a mixture of sand and clay.
Origin:Tuscan hills of the delimited Chianti D.O.C.G. zone.
Tasting Notes
Bouquet:Fruit-forward aromas with some floral notes.
Taste:Round with well balanced acidity and fruit.
Food Pairing:Ideal with red-sauced pastas, roasted or grilled meats, and aged cheeses.
Winemaking
Maceration with the skins for 8 days in temperaturecontrolled stainless steel, followed by pressing and fermentation. The wine then undergoes malolactic fermentation and is then aged for 4 to 5 months in barriques followed by extended bottle aging.
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Date posted: July 17, 2024