From a 375ml bottle. This is 100% Sagrantino made as a desert wine. Purple in color, opaque and bright. The nose has black raspberries, black currants, and spice. Full bodied. Slightly sweet. On the palate, black currants, soy sauce and spice. Intriguing and a bit exotic. Long finish. This is nice on its own and would be nice with a piece of Biscotti. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.
This is a blend of 95% Sangiovese and 5% Canaiolo. Ruby in color, purple at the core, mostly clear and bright. The nose is nice with cherries, dust, sandalwood and herbs. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, this has nice cherry fruit with some spice. Good finish. This is better with food and would work well with pasta with a red sauce. Drink over the next eight to twelve years.
It was interesting trying this along side a bunch of Chianti Classico Riservas including this winery's 2019. While both were good, I preferred the 2019 CCR. And, its half the price. This is inky purple in color with slight ruby hues, mostly opaque and bright. The nose comes across very "Bordeaux" like. Aromas of black cherries, cigar box, fresh tobacco and spice. Light to medium bodied. Good acidity. Light tannins. On the palate, cherries, sour cherries and slight forest floor. Good finish. This is drinking well now and should continue for another six to nine years. It will be b
Another great value in Chianti. Ruby in color, purple at the core, mostly clear and bright. The nose is dusty with cherries, thyme, and sandalwood. Light to medium bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, cherries and some sour cherries. Good finish. This is an easy drinking wine that is ready to go. Better with food, this would be perfect with weeknight Spaghetti & Meatballs. Drink over the next couple of years.
Ruby in color, purple at the core, mostly clear and bright. The nose is slightly earthy with cherries, anise, and spice. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. Good acidity. On the palate, this is tasty with sour cherries, black cherries, herbal notes and spice. Good finish. This is drinking well and should continue for another ten years. Better with food although nice on its own. Braised meats would work well (and of course, Fava Beans and Liver).
In a recent tasting of Chianti Classico Riservas, this was the (surprise) winner of the tasting. Ruby in color with some purple hues in the core, mostly clear and bright. The nose has black cherries, some salinity, and spice. Medium bodied. Light tannins. On the palate, black cherries with a wile thyme note. Good acidity. Nice finish. This is fully mature and ready to drink. It will be better with food. Drink over the next five years. A perfect choice for a Wednesday Meatloaf or Burger. Great value.
Nice showing for Banfi, one of the largest wineries in Tuscany, now owned by two of the grandchildren of John Mariani, an American who made his wine fortune selling Riunite. Ruby in color with slight purple swirls, mostly clear and bright. The nose is nice with cherries, tea leaves, and sandalwood. Medium bodied. Medium tannins. On the palate, there is some complexity with nice black cherry fruit. Good finish. This is accessible and drinking well. It won't improve but should drink well for another five to eight years. Better with food, this is a great choice with Lasagna. Outstand
