Banfi Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Name: Banfi Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Brand: Banfi
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

Italy, Tuscany

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.0

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Banfi Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 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 exceptional vineyard features such as the hilly terrain, well-drained soils, and ideal climate. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the best grapes, followed by fermentation and aging in oak barrels for a minimum of 30 months. The resulting wine is a full-bodied and complex expression of the Sangiovese grape, with notes of dark fruit, spice, and a hint of vanilla. This wine is a perfect choice for those who appreciate the rich and elegant style of Chianti Classico Gran Selezione.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Banfi Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico Gran Selezione offers a tantalizing palate of dark cherry and raspberry, with nuances of balsamic notes, leather, and tobacco.The tannins are firm and well-structured, providing a pleasant grip on the finish that lingers for quite a while. It is a balanced, full-bodied wine with a great complexity. Enjoy with a charcuterie board or a grilled steak.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Sangiovese

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

4.0

0 Reviews