Banfi makes this in Tuscany from Sangiovese, the grape that gives Chianti its shape and its bite. The 2020 vintage is dry, medium-bodied, and built on the kind of high acidity that keeps the fruit feeling bright rather than heavy.
- Sangiovese, the grape of Chianti.
- Chianti DOCG, Tuscany, central Italy.
- 2020 vintage, 13% ABV.
- Medium tannin, high acidity, dry.
- 750ml bottle.
How it is made
Chianti DOCG is a governed appellation, which means the rules on where the grapes can grow and how the wine is handled are set by law, not by the winery. Sangiovese is the backbone grape, and it is grown across the hills of Tuscany where the climate runs warm and dry through the growing season. The result is a red that leans on structure and freshness rather than weight.
How it tastes
Red cherry leads, with dried herbs and a leathery, earthy undertone underneath. The tannins are medium and firm, the acidity high, and the finish stays crisp rather than soft. It is a dry wine, and the fruit stays tart instead of sweet.
Where it comes from
Chianti is one of Italy's oldest defined wine zones, drawn across the hills between Florence and Siena. The DOCG label is the top tier of the appellation, and it is granted only to wines that meet the region's rules on grape and yield. Sangiovese does particularly well on these hills, holding its acidity even in warm years.
Good to know
Chianti was once bottled in straw-covered flasks called fiaschi, a shape that became so tied to the region that it outlived the wine inside it. The modern DOCG bottle is a different thing entirely, but the name still carries the association.
Contains alcohol.
