Chardonnay 'Fontanelle' Banfi

Toscana IGT • Tuscany • Banfi
Category
White Wines
Winery
Banfi
Region
Tuscany
Denomination
Toscana IGT
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
The grapes are de-stemmed and chilled to facilitate the separation of lees from the must which carries out the alcoholic fermentation and is decanted into barriques, maintaining a temperature of 10 degrees to avoid malolactic fermentation
Aging
7 months in oak barrels on the fine lees
Grape varieties
Chardonnay 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Produced in Tuscany, this wine reflects a genuine sense of place. With 14% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Chardonnay 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. It presents bright acidity with fresh mineral notes and excellent varietal expression. The fruit is sourced from vineyards soils based on galestro with vineyards located at an altitude of 250 meters. Vinification: the grapes are de-stemmed and chilled to facilitate the separation of lees from the must which carries out the alcoholic fermentation and is decanted into barriques, maintaining a temperature of 10 degrees to avoid malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged 7 months in oak barrels on the fine lees. A wine true to the storied winemaking heritage of Tuscany.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Mediterranean salads
🍽️ Seafood risotto
🍽️ Grilled vegetables with olive oil
🍽️ Fresh seafood and fish
🍽️ Shellfish and crustaceans
🍽️ Fresh mozzarella and light cheeses

About Tuscany Wine Region

Tuscany is Italy's most celebrated wine region, home to legendary denominations like Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

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