Banfi

Fonte alla Selva Gran Selezione

Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

$ EUR

Release Price

Drink Window

14.5%

ABV

pH

TA

RS

Nose

The wine has a clear note of cherry and plum.

Palate

A sweet spiciness on the finish. The structure is important, well-balanced and with a long, elegant end. Enjoyable right from the start, the excellent, well-integrated acidity makes it perfect for aging.

Growing Conditions

The seasonal trend of the 2019 vintage was characterized by extraordinarily cold temperatures in April and March delaying the growth development, recovered subsequently, thanks to a warm and dry period. The sudden rise in temperature then favored the production of loosely clustered and light grape bunches. August and September, sunny and without torrid temperatures, allowed for optimal ripening of the grapes. 2019 was a harvest characterized by grapes of high quality and intense territorial personality which gave us wines with great structure and sapidity.

Soil: shallow sandy-clay soil
Trellising System: spurred cordon – Banfi alberello
Planting Density: 5100 vines/ha.
Yield: 65 q/ha.

Winemaking

Fermentation in temperature-controlled (25-30°C) stainlesssteel tanks

Aging

French oak casks for around 12-14 months

Appearance

The color is ruby red with mauve nuances.

Food Pairing

A wine that goes particularly well with meat dishes, typical of the Tuscan tradition.

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