Banfi Chianti Riserva
Banfi Chianti Riserva is Tuscany in a bottle — a Sangiovese-led Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG red, about 13.5% ABV in a 750mL bottle, aged 24 months with 12 of them in French oak. Banfi's Riserva carries the mauve-red depth and savory structure the appellation is famous for: plum jam and blackberry wrapped in liquorice, vanilla, and leather. Available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: ~13.5% — 750mL
- Appellation: Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG, Tuscany
- Grapes: predominantly Sangiovese with traditional Tuscan varieties
- Aging: 24 months, 12 in French oak
- Producer: Banfi, Montalcino, Tuscany
Riserva Means It Waited
DOCG rules demand patience for the Riserva designation — at least two years before release, with real time in oak to soften Sangiovese's naturally high acidity and firm tannin. Banfi, the Montalcino estate that helped put modern Tuscan winemaking on the map, gives this Riserva the full treatment: temperature-controlled fermentation, two dozen months of aging, and that unmistakable savory Tuscan signature. It is a wine built with food in mind rather than solo sipping — high acid, firm structure, and a long, savory finish. Explore more Chianti or browse everything from Banfi at Del Mesa.
Tasting Notes
Mauve-red in the glass, with a complex nose of plum and blackberry jam, liquorice, vanilla, and leather. Excellent structure in the mouth — soft tannins, savory depth, and a long, persistent finish.
How to Enjoy
Serve at 60–64°F (16–18°C) with traditional Tuscan dishes — wild boar ragù, grilled Florentine steak, or tortelli al ragù. Twenty minutes of air won't hurt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Riserva" mean on a Chianti?
Longer aging than basic Chianti Classico — DOCG rules require at least two years before release, with time in oak.
What grapes are in it?
Traditional Chianti Classico varieties with an absolute predominance of Sangiovese.
What vintage is this bottle?
The listing carries no vintage — enjoy it as Banfi's current Chianti Riserva release.
A proper Tuscan Riserva at an everyday price — order Banfi Chianti Riserva from Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.