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 Banfi Chianti Classico
Retails for about $16.00 a bottle
Banfi Chianti Classico embodies all the characteristics that have made
this wine an enduring classic: an alluring bouquet of black fruit and
violets; rich flavors of cherry and leather; supple tannins and good
acidity for dining. Fermentation takes place with a traditional skin
contact of 8 to 10 days. Aging in French oak barriques for 7 months
follows. Bottling is carried out in the summer following the harvest.
Banfi Tuscany’s Artist Series wines
Retail for about $11.00 a bottle
· Col di Sasso (Sangiovese-Cabernet Sauvignon blend)
· Collepino (Sangiovese-Merlot blend)
· Fumaio (Sauvignon Blanc-Chardonnay blend)
· Le Rime (Chardonnay-Pinot Grigio blend)
Col di Sasso: which translates to "Stony Hill," is a blend of
Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese grapes cultivated on the most rocky
and impervious slopes of the Banfi estate in Montalcino, Tuscany.
LeRime: Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay are nurtured to
perfection in select hillside vineyards of the Banfi estate in
Montalcino, Tuscany. The grapes are gently pressed, followed by
vinification "in bianco," or "off the skins" at low temperatures in
stainless steel resulting in a delightfully harmonious wine. Le Rime,
pale wine with a crisp finish replete with refreshing acidity.
Fumaio: This unique, well-rounded Tuscan Cuvée offers vibrant
melon and apricot flavors, with a crisp, long finish. Fumaio has a
light straw color with a fresh and intense bouquet of fruit. Served
chilled, Fumaio pairs well with seafood salads, rice dishes and pasta
in light sauces as well as fish prepared in a variety of ways.
Grape Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
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