Banfi

SummuS, Latin for "highest." is a wine of towering elegance. An intense and deep Supertuscan that represents very well the potential of the three vines that compose it.

A classic from Banfi in Montalcino.

A captivating Supertuscan that joins the four red varieties, selected as the best in the history of Banfi for our vineyards in Montalcino.

The name means “fountain in the forest” and refers to the gurgling stream and towering trees said to have been created by the Etruscan gods to give life to the once dry and barren land. Fonte alla Selva is an excellent expression of Chianti Classico, whose round body and character perfectly reflect the Banfi quality standard.

Chianti is produced in eight adjacent, yet distinct, areas that cover a vast part of central Tuscany. But only one, which is the oldest and original, may produce Chianti Classico. However, provenance alone is not sufficient to merit the designation Chianti Classico. The producer must strictly adhere to all DOCG rules, which cover elements of vinification (such as alcohol content, yield per acre, and blend) as well as aging and bottling.

Chianti is produced in eight adjacent, yet distinct, zones that cover a vast part of central Tuscany. But only one, which is the oldest and original, may produce Chianti Classico. However, provenance alone is not sufficient to merit the designation Chianti Classico. The producer must strictly adhere to all DOCG rules, which cover elements of vinification (such as alcohol content, yield per acre, and blend) as well as aging and bottling.