Tasting Notes for Castello Banfi Cum Laude Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

by gtv_john

Wine Tasted:

Castello Banfi Cum Laude Red Blend 2004

Actually from the Montalcino region of Italy, this Sant' Antimo Rosso is a blend of 25% Sangiovese, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 15% Syrah, aged 14 months in French oak barrique style barrels, still, it comes across as under-developed? Fragrances of cranberry and pomegranate in the glass. Thin, light weight body, tastes black currant, blackberry, dry grass, with soft edged acidity, easy-going smoothness to short, clean raisin finish of 30 sec.

I would serve this wine for:

Make a great Wine Spritzer with ice cubes 2/3 Cum Laude and splash of soda.

I shared this wine with:

N/A

The nose on this wine reminds me of:

Faint cranberry and dense pomegranate.

This wine would pair well with the following foods:

Would compliment Osso Bucco made with green olives.

I think this wine is priced:

Compared to other Italian wines, it seems double what it should be.

If I have any gripe with this wine, it's that:

Thin.