Banfi Chianti

Banfi Chianti Classico DOCG

Chianti is produced in eight adjacent, yet distinct, areas that cover a vast part of central Tuscany. But only one, which is the oldest and original, may produce Chianti Classico. However, provenance alone is not sufficient to merit the designation Chianti Classico. The producer must strictly adhere to all DOCG rules, which cover elements of vinification (such as alcohol content, yield per acre, and blend) as well as aging and bottling.

Varieties

Predominantly:

Sangiovese

small amounts:

Canaiolo Nero

Cabernet

Sauvignon

Tech Info

Alcohol :12.5% Vol*

Total Acidity :6.5 g/l*

Residual Sugar:0.8 g/l*

*Technical Data May Vary With Vintage

Availability

Size(s):

5L 0 80516 40701 2

750ml 0 80516 16085 6

Pack(s):5L, 750ml 12pk

Soil:Calcareous and well-structured.

Origin:Chianti Classico zone, between Florence and Siena, Tuscany (Italy).

Bouquet:Intense with notes of cherries, plums, and violets.

Taste:Rich flavors of cherry and leather.

Supple tannins and good acidity.

Food Pairing:Perfect accompaniment to a wide variety of foods,

including red-sauced pastas, grilled meats and roasts.

Fermentation takes place with a traditional skin contact of 8-10 days. A short wood aging in large casks of French oak follows. Bottling is carried out in the summer following the harvest.