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Banfi Chianti

Fonte Alla Selva Gran Selezione Chianti Classico DOCG

The name means “fountain in the forest” and refers to the gurgling stream and towering trees said to have been created by the Etruscan gods to give life to the once dry and barren land.

Fonte alla Selva is an excellent expression of Chianti Classico, whose round body and character perfectly reflect the Banfi quality standard.

Features
Varieties
Predominantly :
Sangiovese
with Canaiolo and
Cabernet

Sauvignon

Tech Info
Alcohol :13.5% Vol*
Total Acidity :5.1 g/l*
*Technical Data May Vary With Vintage
Availability
Size(s):750ml 0 80516 41064 7
Pack(s):750ml 6pk
Soil and Origin
Soil:Alluvial soils, limestone and clay.
Origin:Over 40 hectares of estate vineyards in Castellina, heart of the Chianti Classico region.
Tasting Notes
Bouquet:Cherry, plum and blackberry with hints of spice.
Taste:The wine is round, full and balanced with good acidity.
Food Pairing:Superb accompaniment to red meats, game, and aged cheeses.
Winemaking
Fermentation takes place with traditional maceration on the skins for 8-10 days, followed by short aging in French oak barrels. Bottling takes place the summer after the harvest. An excellent expression of Chianti Classico, whose round body and character perfectly refl ect the Banfi quality standard.

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Reviews

94 pts
2017 Fonte alla Selva Gran Selezione Chianti Classico DOCG
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94 pts
Banfi Chianti 2017 Fonte alla Selva Gran Selezione Chianti Classico DOCG

A firm, silky red with lots of structure and intensity. It’s full-bodied and tannic, yet the phenolics are polished and well defined. Pretty freshness, despite the hot growing season. Drink or hold.

Date posted: January 10, 2022
93 pts
2015 Fonte alla Selva Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Docg
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93 pts
Banfi Chianti 2015 Fonte alla Selva Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Docg

Dried cherries, wild strawberries, fresh citrus and orange rind. Full body, polished tannins and a succulent, fresh finish. Drink now.

Date posted: September 13, 2018
90 pts
2014 Fonte alla Selva Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Docg
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90 pts
Banfi Chianti 2014 Fonte alla Selva Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Docg

Alluring aromas of dark berry, saddle leather, truffle and tilled soil meld together with dark spice. The bright medium-bodied palate shows cranberry, sour cherry and star anise framed in polished tannins. Vibrant acidity lends verve. Drink through 2024.

Date posted: May 7, 2018