2018 | Castello Banfi | Aska Bolgheri

Red Wine: 2018 | Castello Banfi | Aska Bolgheri
Deep ruby red with violet reflections. Aromas of red berries, blueberries and plum jam are followed by hints of tobacco and licorice.
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Producer: Castello Banfi
Ratings: JS | 93
Vintage: 2018
Size: 750ml
ABV: 14%
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc
Country/Region: Italy, Bolgheri
Deep ruby red with violet reflections. Aromas of red berries, blueberries and plum jam are followed by hints of tobacco and licorice. The wine is well rounded, with velvety tannins and a persistent finish.
Reviews:
James Suckling: A very pretty Bolgheri red with currant, chocolate and hazelnut aromas and flavors. It’s full and layered with firmness and freshness. Tight at the end, with a lovely texture and finesse to the tannins.
Producer Information
Castello Banfi was founded in Tuscany in 1978 by Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani. It had its origins in their father’s business, Banfi Vintners, which was founded in 1919 and was America’s leading Italian wine importer at the time. Today, Castello Banfi has vineyards throughout the northwest coast of Italy, from Piedmont, to Chianti Classico, Bolgheri and Montalcino. The estate encompasses 2870 hectares (7100 acres) of land, with about a third under vine. Banfi produces wines from international grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Cabernet Franc, as well as indigenous Italian grapes such as Sangiovese, Vermentino and Dolcetto. The majority of these wines see some time aging in oak – anywhere from a few months to 30 months for the estate’s Brunello de Montalcino. The portfolio of Castello Banfi is broad, covering slighty effervescent Cortese de Gavi from Piedmont, to muscular and bold Super Tuscans made from Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant blends in Montalcino.