Traversa dei Monti Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG

Vineyard and terroir

The predominantly Sangiovese component comes from vineyards on Banfi’s Montalcino estate, giving this Chianti Colli Senesi its Montalcino origin.

Grapes

Traditional Chianti varieties with a strong predominance of Sangiovese.

Vinification

Fermentation takes place in stainless-steel vats at a controlled temperature of 25–30°C.

Ageing

Maturation begins in stainless-steel vats and is followed by a brief passage in wood.

Technical data

The 2024 vintage has 12.5% alcohol and is available in a 0.75 L format.

Tasting profile

Ruby red with mauve highlights. The 2024 has a complex bouquet of ripe fruit, morello cherry, dried flowers and a light spicy accent. It is soft yet powerful on the palate, finishing long and persistent.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 16–18°C. Pair with meat and game dishes.

Vintage notes

A mild winter and exceptionally warm April advanced budding slightly in 2024. Cool, rainy weather in May and June was followed by July and August heat sufficiently intense to inhibit photosynthesis and delay ripening. Temperatures fell below average in early September and frequent rain returned. The resulting wines were fresher, less alcoholic and less concentrated, with notably graceful tannins.