{"product_id":"banfi-chianti-superiore-2024","title":"Banfi Chianti Superiore 2024","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBanfi Chianti Superiore\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Tuscan red wine characterised by a ruby hue with brilliant violet highlights. This elegant \u003cstrong\u003eblend\u003c\/strong\u003e combines \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCanaiolo Nero\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes, offering a fresh, smooth and well-balanced sip. On the nose, it reveals intense fruity aromas of cherry and plum, enhanced by delicate hints of violet. On the palate, it displays a pleasant savouriness, supported by lively acidity and \u003cstrong\u003edelicate tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e, leading to a \u003cstrong\u003epersistent finish\u003c\/strong\u003e enriched with elegant notes of vanilla, cocoa and spices. It is perfect paired with flavourful first courses, roasts and grilled meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduction takes place in the heart of Tuscany, in the picturesque hilly area of Montalcino. Here, the \u003cstrong\u003eBanfi\u003c\/strong\u003e vineyards take root in \u003cstrong\u003ecalcareous, well-structured soils\u003c\/strong\u003e, an ideal condition to promote consistent ripening and give the wine a precise acidic backbone. The estate operates through careful agronomic management that favours \u003cstrong\u003eorganic and sustainable practices\u003c\/strong\u003e, respecting the natural cycles of the vine and the integrity of the rural landscape to obtain grapes with a strong territorial identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vinification process begins with a careful selection of the bunches. \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation at a controlled temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e takes place in stainless steel tanks, with maceration on the skins for about eight to ten days to ensure optimal aromatic extraction. Once malolactic fermentation is complete, the wine matures for several months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e. A distinctive feature of \u003cstrong\u003eBanfi\u003c\/strong\u003e is the care given to the wood, which is seasoned and dried directly in the cellar before being used to construct the barrels. The process concludes with bottling, followed by careful \u003cstrong\u003ebottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFounded in Montalcino in 1978 in honour of Teodolinda Banfi, \u003cstrong\u003eCastello Banfi\u003c\/strong\u003e stands as an undisputed excellence in Tuscan viticulture. Multiple award-winner at Vinitaly as the best winery in Italy, the estate combines passion and expertise to create a \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Superiore DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e of genuine prestige. Now led by Cristina Mariani, the estate pays attention to every detail with an artisanal approach, maturing its own \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak\u003c\/strong\u003e for its barriques in-house to give this elegant red a balanced structure and exquisitely smooth tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Banfi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45913865781419,"sku":"59316","price":11.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/banfi-chianti-superiore-2024_59316_1_db1e7cd5-74a5-474c-9e97-4e10833448b7.webp?v=1773797111","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-be\/products\/banfi-chianti-superiore-2024","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}