WINE DESCRIPTION
Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva is a premium red wine produced by Banfi, a renowned winery in Tuscany, Italy. This wine is made from Sangiovese grapes grown in the Chianti Classico appellation, which is known for its hilly terrain and ideal climate for grape cultivation. The vineyards are carefully tended to ensure the highest quality grapes are harvested. The winemaking process involves traditional techniques, including aging in oak barrels, which adds complexity and depth to the wine. The result is a full-bodied wine with rich flavors of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of vanilla.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva offers an intense and fruity nose, with aromas of ripe cherry, raspberry and sweet spices.On the palate, it is full-bodied and well balanced, with lively acidity and a soft, velvety tannic grip. The finish is long and lingering, with lingering notes of dark fruits and spice. A great example of a classic Italian red.
EXPERT RATING
4.0
DRINKING WINDOW
Now
2027
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
Moderate
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Fragrant
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Bold
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Vibrant
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Grainy
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (2)
Sangiovese
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Banfi
Region: Tuscany
Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.CUSTOMER RATING
3.9
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