Chianti Classico Banfi Wines

Chianti Classico DOCG 2022 Banfi Wineries

Banfi Chianti Classico DOCG is one of the best Chiantis in the Tuscan wine scene. In an area particularly suited to the production of Chianti Classico between the provinces of Florence and Siena, Cantine Banfi produces its Chianti Classico DOCG combining tradition and innovation starting from the care of the vineyards to the vinification of this excellent Chianti.

Denomination: Chianti Classico DOCG

Type: Red wine

Grape Variety: traditional Chianti Classico grapes with a strong predominance of Sangiovese

Production area: Castellina in Chianti (SI), Tuscany

Climate: cold winter typical of the area with little rain and a torrid summer. The rains at the end of August and the beginning of September prevented the grapes from dehydrating. The temperature range also favored a beautiful aromatic and acidic synthesis

Harvest: manual. The grape harvest began in the first days of September and ended in mid-October with the late varieties

Vinification: fermentation at a controlled temperature (25-30°C) in steel vats with traditional maceration in contact with the skins for 8-10 days

Aging: in steel vats with subsequent brief passage in wood

Alcohol content: 13.5% vol

Color: Deep mauve red

Nose: complex bouquet with aromas of red fruits, cherry, plum jam and blackberry accompanied by notes of vanilla, licorice and leather, deriving from the aging

Palate: well structured but balanced, with well-integrated tannins and a very soft consistency. The finish is long and persistent

Pairings: perfect red wine with meat dishes, cured meats and cheeses. It goes perfectly with typical Tuscan dishes such as tortelli with rabbit ragù or pici all’aglione

Glass: large glass

Serving temperature: 16-18°C

Bottled by Banfi S.A. S.r.l. – Montalcino - Italy