Banfi Chianti
Banfi Chianti Superiore DOCG
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.