£33.20
Castello Banfi Chianti Classico DOCG is an Italian red wine from Tuscany. It features a balanced blend of Sangiovese grapes with traditional leather and cherry notes. Enjoy it paired with tomato-based dishes or grilled meats.
- Made from a blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.
- Aged in French oak barriques for a smooth and structured palate.
- Has an alcohol content of 13.5% and a deep ruby red colour.
- Comes in a 75cl glass bottle that is fully recyclable.
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Red Wine - Sangiovese (dominant blend with Canaiolo/Cabernet Sauvignon) Tuscany (Chianti Classico) - Italy. A quintessential Chianti Classico that balances traditional Tuscan leather and cherry notes with modern polish.
Warning: This product is age restricted to 18 or over. You'll be asked to confirm your age upon delivery.
Country of origin: Italy. Package type: Glass. Recycling information: Glass bottle, fully recyclable. Allergen Information: Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites.
Brand: Castello Banfi. Castello Banfi is a family-owned vineyard estate and winery in the Brunello region of Tuscany, known for sustainability and quality.
Grape variety: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon. Current vintage: 2023.
Regional information: Chianti Classico is the historic heart of Tuscany, located between Florence and Siena, with stricter regulations and higher elevations.
Tasting notes: Deep ruby red, offering complex aromas of ripe cherries, plums, and iris, with subtle notes of leather and wood. On the palate, it is medium-to-full bodied with good acidity and smooth, well-integrated tannins, leading to a savoury and persistent finish.
Serving suggestions: A versatile food wine that pairs perfectly with pizza, tomato-based pasta dishes, grilled red meats, and antipasti.
Vinification details: Fermentation takes place with a medium period of maceration (8-10 days) to extract colour and soft tannins. Following alcoholic and malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for a brief period in French oak barriques to round out the structure while maintaining the fresh fruit profile.
