Castello Banfi : Fonte alla Selva Gran Selezione 2018

The balance and elegance of a Tuscan red wine

The estate

A family-run estate, Castello Banfi has become a benchmark among Tuscan wines over the years. Renowned for its great Italian wines, the Banfi family pays meticulous attention to its vineyards, as demonstrated by the research carried out since 1982 on the cloning of the Sangiovese grape variety in order to produce exceptional wines.

The vineyard

Nestling in the green hills of Tuscany, the vineyard extends over shallow sandy-clay soil. Benefiting from a Mediterranean climate conducive to vine-growing, the estate produces top-quality Tuscan wines.

Winemaking and ageing

The grapes are fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel vats at a temperature of 25-30°C. This Chianti Classico wine is then aged for around 12 to 14 months in French oak barrels.

Grape variety

Sangiovese (100%)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Fonte alla Selva Gran Selezione 2018 from Castello Banfi

Tasting

Colour
The wine is an intense and shining colour.

Nose
The nose is complex, unveiling scents of cherry, plum and blackberry, completed by notes of licorice.

Bouche
The palate has a wonderfully full and sweet structure, with a lovely balance and acidic framework leading to a lingering finish.

To serve

For the best tasting, this Italian wine should be served at a temperature between 16 and 18°C.

Food and wine pairing

Fonte alla Selva Gran Selezione 2018 from Castello Banfi pairs perfectly with traditional Tuscan meat dishes.