Winery Banfi - Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico

Winery BanfiFonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico of Winery Banfi is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Tuscany.
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 Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico from the Winery Banfi

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico of Winery Banfi in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, chocolate

Wine with earth taste

leather, earthy

Wine with spices taste

licorice, pepper

Wine with microbio taste

cheese

On the nose the Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico of Winery Banfi in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or earthy and sometimes also flavors of blackberry, blueberry or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Banfi's Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico.

Winemaker
Castello Banfi
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.4°
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

Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico - 2018
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico - 2017
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico from Winery Banfi are 2008, 2009, 2018, 2016 and 2017.

Informations about the Winery Banfi

The winery offers 113 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This winery is part of the Banfi Vintners.
It is in the top 30 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Tuscany
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The Winery Banfi is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 116 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Tuscany
In the top 20000 of of Italy wines
In the top 3500 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 50000 of red wines
In the top 75000 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 Tuscany

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.

The word of the wine: Cordon de Royat (size in)

Short trellised pruning with one or two horizontal arms stretched over a wire. Very suitable for mechanization, it offers a very good exposure of the bunches as well as an excellent aeration.

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