Red

Castello Banfi Tavernelle Cabernet Sauvignon (Sant'Antimo)

Castello Banfi

Sant'Antimo · Italy

Fact sheet

Type
Red
Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Country
Italy
Region
Sant'Antimo
Appellation
Sant'Antimo
Body
full
Acidity
high
Tannin
high
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

carnes vermelhas assadas · cordeiro · queijos envelhecidos · carnes de caça

Rated vintages

  • 200491 pts

    A lively Cabernet Sauvignon with dark extraction and intense aromas of blackberry, plum, dark chocolate, cola and tar. The wine is dense and thick, but not heavy at all. In fact, it boasts bright acidity and refreshing fruit flavors.

  • 200388 pts

    The hot vintage definitely left its mark on this Cabernet Sauvignon from the Montalcino area. Coffee, vanilla, fudge and espresso bean are backed by jammy fruit and ripe berries. In the mouth, it shows firm tannins and good length.

  • 199889 pts

    This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from near Montalcino shows plenty of youthful character. It has deep earth, tobacco and tar notes on a black-fruit nose, expansive cassis and blackberry flavors, and a tight, structured mouthfeel that should relax if given the three or so years it de…