Red

Tavernelle Cabernet Sauvignon

Sant'Antimo · Italy

Fact sheet

roasted red meats · lamb · aged cheeses · game meats

200691 pts

Castello Banfi's Tavernelle is a wine that has shown a very nice evolution over the years. It's a Cabernet Sauvignon that boasts the ripe, concentrated qualities of sunny Tuscany with the elegance and firmness of the variety.
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…