Banfi Placido Chianti DOCG 2024 Uruguay Grapes for the 2012 Bucephalus

Grapes for the 2012 Bucephalus were sourced from high-elevation vineyards in Napa Valley’s Diamond Mountain

favorable late summer weather allowed for balanced ripening

celebrates the vibrant hues of nature and the diverse expressions of the vineyard’s terroir

Château Guiraud was under the ownership of a partnership between the Peugeot and Bernard families

Banfi Placido Chianti DOCG 2024 Uruguay Grapes for the 2012 BucephalusWinery Background and History Banfi is one of Italys most established wine estates, founded in 1978 in Montalcino by the Mariani family (Italian American origin). The group has become a benchmark producer in Tuscany, with a strong focus on combining modern winemaking technology with traditional Italian varietals. The Placido label is a heritage inspired line named after Count Placido dei Placidi, a 13th century Tuscan nobleman associated with early