Banfi
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castellina Fonte alla Selva 2022
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | Sangiovese |
| Aging | Aged in French oak barrels for 12-14 months. |
- Name and vintage: Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, Tuscany, 2022, 0.75 l
- Grape variety and style: 100% Sangiovese, still red wine from the Castellina area
- Intense aroma: cherry, plum and blackberry with refined notes of liquorice
- Vinification and ageing: fermentation in steel at 25-30 °C, 12-14 months in French oak
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour at 18-20 °C; ideal with steak and mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castellina Fonte alla Selva by Banfi is a Tuscan excellence that enhances the purity of Sangiovese. On the nose, it reveals clear aromas of cherry, plum and blackberry, enriched by distinct hints of liquorice. On the palate, it displays a broad and enveloping structure, supported by vibrant acidity that leads to a persistent finish. Decanting for about an hour is recommended to fully appreciate its sensory profile; it is ideal paired with Florentine steak, wild boar ragù and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the Castellina area, from vineyards managed according to the principles of organic and sustainable agriculture. The vines grow on sandy-clay soils, which are shallow, and are trained using the spurred cordon and Banfi bush vine systems. Strict yield management allows for the production of grapes with extraordinary concentration. The harmony between these elements ensures splendid aromatic freshness, giving the wine remarkable longevity with an ageing potential of ten to fifteen years.
How it is produced
The vinification process involves fermentation in steel vats at a controlled temperature, maintained between 25 and 30°C. Subsequently, the wine matures in French oak barrels for a period of twelve to fourteen months. This maturation in wood smooths the tannic texture and enriches the complexity of the palate, resulting in a Chianti Classico Gran Selezione with impeccable balance and a profound territorial character.
History and Curiosities
Produced by the historic Banfi estate, founded in 1978, this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione expresses the authenticity of Sangiovese. Made from grapes grown using an organic and sustainable approach on shallow sandy-clay soils, the wine reflects the careful vision of oenologist Matteo Bagnoli. After fermentation at a controlled temperature, it matures for 12-14 months in French oak barrels, where it refines its elegant structure. This Tuscan excellence boasts remarkable longevity, capable of evolving magnificently in the bottle for 10-15 years.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Matteo Bagnoli
- Bottles produced: 10.000.000
- Hectares: 1.089
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| Name | Banfi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castellina Fonte alla Selva 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Banfi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Produced by the historic Banfi estate, founded in 1978, this Chianti Classico Gran Selezione expresses the authenticity of Sangiovese. Made from grapes grown using an organic and sustainable approach on shallow sandy-clay soils, the wine reflects the careful vision of oenologist Matteo Bagnoli. After fermentation at a controlled temperature, it matures for 12 4 months in French oak barrels, where it refines its elegant structure. This Tuscan excellence boasts remarkable longevity, capable of evolving magnificently in the bottle for 10 5 years. |
| Origin | Tuscany |
| Soil composition | Sabbioso-argilloso, poco profondo |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon - Banfi bush vine |
| Plants per hectare | 5.100 |
| Yield per hectare | 6,500 kg/hectare |
| Fermentation temperature | 25-30 °C |
| Production technique | Fermentation in temperature-controlled steel vats |
| Wine making | Fermentation at controlled temperature (25-30 °C) in steel vats. |
| Aging | Aged in French oak barrels for 12 4 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |