Chianti Classico is a red produced by Banfi in Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy. Made from Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Chianti Classico
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Grapes: Sangiovese, Canaiolo, Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
Castello Banfi's straight Chianti Classico: Sangiovese-led with small parts of Canaiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Bright red cherry and plum fruit, violet and dried herbs, and Sangiovese's fresh acidity in a classic, food-friendly frame.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Tuscany, Italy
Tuscany (Toscana) is one of Italy's most iconic wine regions, set in the rolling hills of the country's centre and inseparable from the Sangiovese grape.
Sangiovese
Sangiovese is a red grape and the signature variety of Tuscany, the heart of Italy's most famous reds.
Canaiolo
Canaiolo is a red grape from Tuscany in central Italy, long grown as the traditional companion to Sangiovese in Chianti.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon is a red grape born in Bordeaux from a natural crossing of Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon Blanc, and it has become the most planted premium red variety on the planet, the backbone of countless…
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Chianti Classico from?
Chianti Classico is produced by Banfi in Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy.
What grapes are in Chianti Classico?
Chianti Classico is a blend of Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon.