Banfi Chianti Classico
Chianti Classico

Banfi Chianti Classico

Banfi750 ml13% ABV

Elegant Tuscan Sangiovese bursting with red cherry and violet

This elegant Chianti Classico displays intense notes of fresh cherries, plums, and violets on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied and well-balanced, presenting rich red fruit flavors, leather, and fine tannins that carry into a vivid, persistent finish.

cherryleatherplumviolet

Best enjoyed

Cellar58-64F
Wine glassBordeaux glass
Weeknight
Dinner Party
Gifting
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Food pairings

T
Traditional
Bistecca alla Fiorentina or wood-fired wild boar ragu
Vegetarian
Truffle mushroom risotto or slow-roasted tomato pasta
Cheese
Aged Pecorino Toscano or Parmigiano-Reggiano
Also good withSteakMushrooms

The story behind it

The maker

Banfi was founded in 1978 by Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani with the goal of creating a state-of-the-art winery in Montalcino. Through pioneering clonal research of the Sangiovese grape and sustainable vineyard practices, the estate became a global ambassador for premium Tuscan wines.

How it is made

Crafted in the heart of Tuscany, this classic wine is produced at the Banfi winery & vineyard under strict DOCG regulations. The Sangiovese grapes are carefully selected and fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel before aging in traditional oak casks.

From Tuscany, Italy