This famous producer from Tuscany’s Montalcino district has staked out a position in the neighboring Chianti region and has found remarkable success there, too. The beauty in that is the price. The excellent Chianti wines from Banfi sell for a fraction of the price of Brunello and are exceedingly drinkable when young. The 2015 Riserva exhibits notes of black cherry and spice, with moderate tannins and wonderful balance. A Platinum Award winner at the 2019 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Banfi, Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG (Tuscany, Italy) 2015
By Robert Whitley