Winery Banfi - Chianti Classico Riserva

Winery BanfiChianti Classico Riserva

3.7
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Banfi is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Chianti Classico Riserva from the Winery Banfi

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Banfi in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

cola, caramel

Wine with earth taste

graphite

Wine with spices taste

eucalyptus

On the nose the Chianti Classico Riserva of Winery Banfi in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Banfi's Chianti Classico Riserva.

Winemaker
Castello Banfi
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.2°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Chianti Classico Riserva - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2011
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Classico Riserva - 2010
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Chianti Classico Riserva from Winery Banfi are 1998, 1999, 2015, 2014 and 2003.

Informations about the Winery Banfi

The winery offers 114 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This winery is part of the Banfi Vintners.
It is in the top 35 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Banfi is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 94 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 20000 of of Italy wines
In the top 3500 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 55000 of red wines
In the top 90000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chianti Classico

The wine region of Chianti Classico is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Ama or the Domaine Bindi Sergardi produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of violet, forest floor or blueberry.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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The word of the wine: Aqueous

Said of a diluted wine for which one has the impression that water has been added.

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