{"product_id":"banfi-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-castellina-fonte-alla-selva-2022","title":"Banfi Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Castellina Fonte alla Selva 2022","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChianti Classico Gran Selezione Castellina Fonte alla Selva by Banfi is a Tuscan excellence that enhances the purity of \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, it reveals clear aromas of cherry, plum and blackberry, enriched by distinct hints of liquorice. On the palate, it displays a \u003cstrong\u003ebroad\u003c\/strong\u003e and enveloping structure, supported by vibrant acidity that leads to a persistent finish. Decanting for about an hour is recommended to fully appreciate its sensory profile; it is ideal paired with \u003cstrong\u003eFlorentine steak\u003c\/strong\u003e, wild boar ragù and mature cheeses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grapes are grown in the Castellina area, from vineyards managed according to the principles of \u003cstrong\u003eorganic and sustainable\u003c\/strong\u003e agriculture. The vines grow on \u003cstrong\u003esandy-clay\u003c\/strong\u003e soils, which are shallow, and are trained using the spurred cordon and Banfi bush vine systems. Strict yield management allows for the production of grapes with extraordinary concentration. The harmony between these elements ensures splendid aromatic freshness, giving the wine \u003cstrong\u003eremarkable longevity\u003c\/strong\u003e with an ageing potential of ten to fifteen years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe vinification process involves fermentation in \u003cstrong\u003esteel vats\u003c\/strong\u003e at a controlled temperature, maintained between 25 and 30°C. Subsequently, the wine matures in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e for a period of twelve to fourteen months. This maturation in wood smooths the tannic texture and enriches the complexity of the palate, resulting in a \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico Gran Selezione\u003c\/strong\u003e with impeccable balance and a profound territorial character.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by the historic Banfi estate, founded in 1978, this \u003cstrong\u003eChianti Classico Gran Selezione\u003c\/strong\u003e expresses the authenticity of Sangiovese. Made from grapes grown using an organic and sustainable approach on shallow sandy-clay soils, the wine reflects the careful vision of oenologist Matteo Bagnoli. After fermentation at a controlled temperature, it matures for 12-14 months in \u003cstrong\u003eFrench oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e, where it refines its elegant structure. This Tuscan excellence boasts remarkable longevity, capable of evolving magnificently in the bottle for \u003cstrong\u003e10-15 years\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Banfi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45869241237675,"sku":"59212","price":234.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/banfi-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-castellina-fonte-alla-selva-2022_59212_1_2aaa3453-7ea9-44ca-8b84-57553367e7f5.webp?v=1773796561","url":"https:\/\/xtriwine.com\/en-hk\/products\/banfi-chianti-classico-gran-selezione-castellina-fonte-alla-selva-2022","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}