Banfi Chianti
Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG
Features
Varieties
Predominantly:
Sangiovese
Small amounts:
Canaiolo Nero
and Cabernet
Tech Info
Alcohol :13% Vol*
Total Acidity :5.5 g/l*
Residual Sugar:1.6 g/l*
*Technical Data May Vary With Vintage
Availability
Size(s):750ml 0 80516 16084 9
Pack(s):750ml 12pk
Soil and Origin
Soil:Calcareous and well-structured.
Origin:Chianti Classico zone, between Florence and Siena, Tuscany (Italy).
Tasting Notes
Bouquet:Rich with notes of cherries, plums, and iris.
Taste:Deep cherry and leather flavors with subtle wood notes.
Supple tannins, good acidity, and a lingering finish.
Food Pairing:Perfect with fl avorful roasts, pastas, and cheeses.
Winemaking
Fermentation takes place with a medium period of maceration. It is followed by at least 2 years of aging, of which a minimum of 12 months is in French oak barrels. The wine concludes its evolution with at least 6 months of bottle aging.