Chianti

Vintage: • The 2018 season began with normal winter weather, both in temperatures and rainfall, causing bud break to occur in line with seasonal averages for the region. • Springtime, May in particular, saw frequent rainfall and temperatures slightly lower than average. • Summer months were hot, dry and without any significant heat spikes: these climatic conditions gave the grapes an excellent head start in the ripening phase. Some rain showers in August followed by a dry breezy September...

Nestled between the Orcia and Ombrone rivers on the southern slopes of Montalcino, Tuscany, the Castello Banfi vineyard estate is unique for its wine culture and tradition. The wines of Banfi Toscana range, produced with grapes selected from specific Banfi vineyards as well as other noble areas of the region, express the genuine and authentic character of Tuscany. They reflect the love for Tuscany, revealing joy and genuine nature in their easy-drinking style Thanks to an inherent liveliness...

Tasting notes: Color: Ruby red with slight amaranth reflexes. Nose: Intense and fruity, with the typical notes of cherry and blackberry. Palate: It's balanced in the mouth, well structured, with velvety and soft tannins. Food pairing: Dry wine with an excellent structure, combines perfectly with first courses prepared with sauce, roasted red and white meats, kid and medium-aged cheeses.

Appellation: Chianti Colli SenesiWine type: RedVarietals: Red BlendVarietal notes: 90 % Sangiovese; 10% MerlotBiodynamic: PracticingVineyard: In the commune of Sinalunga, southeast of Siena and northeast of Montepulciano.Orientation: South, southwest. 200-550 m.Soil: Predominantly loam and sand with some clay and a larger proportion of stone and chalk.Viticulture: Simple Guyot with average yield of 40-45 hl /hectare (1.78-2 tons/acre). Exclusively by hand, at various times in...

Winemaking: Produced according to the most traditional Chianti Classico fermentation processes, on the skins, in tanks at a 28°C controlled temperature. Natural malolactic fermentation in steel tanks. The wine is bottled after 10 months ageing in a combination of traditional French oak cask of varying sizes, small oak barrels and cement tanks to provides us with a diverse range of flavors and textures to work with in crafting our final blend. The wine offers aromas of violet and red berries....

Winemaking: Only the Finest grapes from our estate vineyards were selected for our Riserva. Fruit Parcels from different sites were kept separate during fermentation and aging, providing with an enticing range of flavours and textures for blending one month prior to bottling. Ferments took place on the skins in small stainless steel tanks which were monitored individually: punch downs and déléstage were enlisted according to each must. To help round out the wine while retaining optimal...

Notes:An excellent value for a modestly priced Chianti, this wine shows aromas of black cherry, chocolate and marzipan. In the mouth, the bright red fruit flavors accompany those subtle notes of almond and cocoa with a minerally finish. A go-to match with any pasta with red sauce, it will work nicely with roasted chicken and risotto dishes as well!

Color: Mid-depth ruby Aroma: Prune, cherries, red berries, spice Taste: Ripe plum, mirello cherry and bitter chocolate complexity. Silky Alcohol: 13.5%

(Sangiovese/Canaiolo). Cetamura was created to provide an approachable, quality-driven wine suitable for everyday enjoyment. The fruit was fermented in stainless steel and aged in bottle.A well balanced effort with good structure, firm tannins and pleasing acidity. - Winery ** Only 2 in Stock **

Varietals: Sangiovese Organic: Practicing Vineyard: Vigneto Rancia, located in the commune of Castelnuovo Berardenga, northeast of Siena and in the southern part of the Chianti Classico production area. Orientation: Rancia is at an altitude of 400 metres with a good, south-facing exposure. It covers about 6 hectares (2.4 acres). Soil: Quartzitic blue-grey sandstone, stratified sand and calcareous alberese mixed with alluvial pebbles. Limestone-sand marl galestro in the higher areas....

Wine Information:Sangiovese - 95%Canaiolo - 5%Vineyard age (year of planting):Sangiovese: 1970, 1980, 1998Canaiolo: 1970Soil type: calcarous-clayeyExposure: South-EastVinification and ageing: Maceration on the skins for 10-15 days in steel and cement vats, maturation in steel tanks for 8 months - Winery

Description: Favourable soil and climate mean that Chianti Castiglioni is a perfect reflection of the characteris-tics of the land – a soft and pleasantly fruity wine noted for its well-defined personality. Tasting Note: Chianti Castiglioni is an intensely fruity wine. It has a bright ruby-red colour with tinges of purple. The bouquet is rich with aromas of cherry, blackberry and wild strawberry followed by elegant Mediterranean scents. On the palate, its soft, elegant and vibrant taste is...

Wine–making: Stainless steel containers 40/60 hectolitres. Controlled temperature.Aging: 10/12 months in 20 hectolitre Slavonia and Allier oak barrels, tonneaux of 5 hectolitres, and barriques on the third pouring.Refinement: in bottles for 3/6 months.Grounds: Sandy clay, sub–alkaline medium limestone.Vines: Sangiovese 95% Colorino and Canaiolo 5%.Organoleptic characteristics: Purple colour, nose of black cherries, underbrush. Medium body, sweet and clean at first taste, must be opened after...

Climatic trend: The cold winter, especially over the recent period marked by various rainy and snowy spells, has been followed by a mixed spring. This is because days of sunshine have alternated with fairly heavy rainfalls. These rains have contributed to re-stabilising the water reserves. Thanks to the higher spring temperatures, the vine's natural life-cycle ran its course in line with the season. High temperatures were also recorded for the entire summer period. The torrential downpours in...

Summary:Chianti re-imagined. A re-interpretation of a modern classic. Re-invigoration of over three hundred years of values that are still relevant today. Melini Chianti Riserva brings together the old and new worlds to reinvent the classic Tuscan red wine. Made from Sangiovese grosso and aged for 18 months in French oak, this wine brings together the modern and the classic. Sourced by Melini from the traditional vineyards in Chianti, located in areas with the best exposure and terroir....

Color: Ruby redAroma: At the nose Chianti Ruffino features an impact of delicate yet steady floreal notes of violet as it is typical of the Sangiovese wines. Tasting profile: Medium-bodied, Chianti Ruffino is characterized by a marvelous freshness that makes Chianti Ruffino a very pleasant and easy to drink wine. Persistent fruity sensations feature a long aftertaste.A young yet historical wine, which can be perfectly matched with a wide variety of traditional Tuscan and Italian dishes. -...

VINEYARDS: Grape sourcing: Selected from Ruffino’s Gretole and Santedame estates, located in the heart of Castellina in ChiantiSoils: Hilly land with poor, rocky, galestro soils of mixed clay and sandMicroclimate: Characterized by hot, dry summers with high diurnal temperature swings, which allow for optimal grape maturationAltitude: 820–1,300 feet above sea levelSun exposure: Predominantly south, southwest, and southeastGrowing system: Cordon-trained Age of vineyards: 15–25 yearsVine density:...

Color: Intense ruby redAroma: This complex wine is characterized by sweet cherry and red berry fruit notes with delicately spiced hints of tobacco, leather, cedar, white pepper and a touch of flint.Tasting profile: Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico Riserva is well balanced on the palate, with velvety tannins, firm acidity, and a lingering finish of rosemary and figs. Its structure will allow it to age for two to five years, if not longer. - WineryGRAPE VARIETIES:80% Sangiovese20% Merlot and...

Winemaker's Notes:Deep ruby red color. Intense and persistent with the typical notes of sweet violet and wild red berries. An austere, full-bodied wine, with succulent tannins and fresh acidity. Enriched with an aromatic complexity that originates from a delicate dosing of wood.Pair with: grilled meats, roast pigeon, and rare carved beef.

The color is an intense ruby red with faintly garnet tones. The initial aromatic sensations are sweetish and vanilla-like, typical of wines matured in barriques. The clean, ethereal bouquet then highlights Sangiovese’s spicy notes. On the palate we again find very wellintegrated oak which, however, soon gives way to hints of wild berry fruit preserve and to that nuance of spices we perceived on the nose. - Winery

Notes: Ruby red in color with bright aromas of cherry and red currants. Juicy on the palate with bright acidity and hints of black pepper on the finish.