Wine Vigne Regali, “Placido” Chianti DOCG

Description

The range of wines Chianti famous wine house Castello Banfi created in the best traditions of Tuscany. These wines are made from selected grapes three varieties that are grown in the Chianti region. From Castello Banfi Chianti – a great wine, showing freshness and lightness, their extraordinarily pleasant to drink.

“Chianti” 2013 is made of a dominant Sangiovese, to which is added a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon and Canaiolo. In brief period during vinification 8-day fermentation and maceration tank made of stainless steel at a temperature of 25-30 C. Wine kept 5-6 months in steel tanks. Storage capacity of this wine is 2-3 years.
On the wine label is a fragment of a medieval carpet, where the kings of France and Spain in Kato Kambrezi (1559) conclude a peace treaty, according to which Siena became part of the Grand Duchy of Tuscany.

Castello Banfi winery dates back to 1978, when the successful American entrepreneurs of Italian origin and Gary John Mariani, together with the Italian enologist Ezio Rivella bought vineyards in the southern part of Tuscany. The official name of the company came a few years later, when they acquired the Castello Banfi di Poggio alle Mura. To date, the Castello Banfi – is a thriving family business, which is recognized throughout the world for the highest quality products. The total vineyard area is more than 800 hectares. Plant Castello Banfi is the first in the world, which is recognized as absolutely correct from an ethical, social and, most importantly, the ecological point of view. He also holds a leading position in terms of customer satisfaction. In addition, full control of Mariani cooperage, buying oak wood in France, and then soaking it in 2-3 years and the estate of making the barrels with varying degrees of roasting firm volume – 350 liters.

Today Banfi is one of the largest Italian landowners. Agriculture Castello Banfi has repeatedly won the title, including “Best International Winery of the Year” and the title of “Best Italian Winery of the Year”, which dignify farming 9 times!