A complete, thoroughly convincing wine, this offers precisely the combination of power and class that one expects (but often doesn’t receive) from a “Super Tuscan” wine. Blended from 40% Sangiovese, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Syrah, it shows detailed aromas followed by layered flavors with both red and black fruit tones. Light impressions of toast and smoke lend added complexity, and these refined oak notes are echoed by fine-grained tannins that contribute grip without astringency. A Platinum Award winner at the 2017 San Diego Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
Castello Banfi, Toscana Rosso IGT (Tuscany, Italy) 2013
By Michael Franz