Chianti Classico RISERVA DOCG BANFI
Item code 2094
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Prizes and awards
| Sommelier score | 90/100 | 2024 |
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Features
| Winery | BANFI |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico RISERVA DOCG |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Grapes | Sangiovese |
| Alcohol content | 13,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SI/5379 |
| Winery headquarter | BANFI - Stazione Sant'Angelo-Cinigiano (SI) - Viale Maremma |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Cold cuts and salami, Lamb, Roast meat, Tagliatelle with mushrooms, Risotto, Fillet with green pepper, pork knuckle baked, Pasta all'amatriciana, Cannelloni, spicy cheese, Hard cheese |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Chianti |
Wine description
This sensational Chianti Riserva DOCG of the Tuscany Banfi winery is made with the Sangiovese grapes. There is the alcoholic fermentation with medium-long fermentation and it follows the aging period of 2 years in Slavonia oak barrels of 60-120 hl. Finally there are 6 months of bottle refinement as the Chianti riserva DOCG method requires.
Characteristics of this great Chianti Riserva
It has a red mallow color very deep. The smell is intense with a vanilla bouquet, together with licorice and chocolate. The taste is wide, spicy, elegant and structured.
Suggested pairings with this Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG Riserva
It is perfect with tagliatelle and ragu or lasagna. It is also very good with braised meat or game in humid and the pizzaiola. It is perfect with the hilly Tuscany cooking. It must be served at 18°C in a wide wine glass.
