Winery BanfiFonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Red wine
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 Gran Selezione from the Winery Banfi
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Banfi in the region of Tuscany is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Banfi in the region of Tuscany often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Pairings that work perfectly with Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Original food and wine pairings with Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
The Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico Gran Selezione of Winery Banfi matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, veal or poultry such as recipes of beef tagine with prunes and almonds, alsatian wine pie or chicken massala.
Details and technical informations about Winery Banfi's Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico Gran Selezione.
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
The best vintages of Fonte Alla Selva Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Winery Banfi are 2015, 2014, 0, 2013
Informations about the Winery Banfi
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.
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: Black Grenache
Grenache is a black grape variety that originated in Spain and is one of the great quality varieties of southern France. Sometimes vinified on its own, it is most often blended with one or more other Rhone or southern grape varieties with complementary qualities such as Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan or Cinsault. Its wines are warm, with aromas of red fruits (cherry) and spices; they oxidize with time. Vinified alone or in very large proportions, Grenache Noir also makes great natural sweet wines in Roussillon (Rivesaltes, Banyuls, Maury) and in the Rhône Valley (Rasteau).
