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Banfi

Aska Bolgheri Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc

9.0186 ratings
8.923 pro ratings
Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck

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Peter van den Besselaar
9.0

Vintage2012

Vintage2012

1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2017
Monica Smaltz
9.0

A nice cab, upfront chewy tannins, with jammy cherry, strawberry, tobacco/cigar box notes.

A nice cab, upfront chewy tannins, with jammy cherry, strawberry, tobacco/cigar box notes.

1 person found it helpfulAug 10th, 2015
Riccardo L.
9.1

First sip was confusing, but the wine is delicious. I think the cab franc funk was the first impression, and it adds a layer of complexity which makes this wine more than a simple Italian cab. Great wine.

First sip was confusing, but the wine is delicious. I think the cab franc funk was the first impression, and it adds a layer of complexity which makes this wine more than a simple Italian cab. Great wine.

Nov 12th, 2016
Michael Chelus
9.1

Blackberry, cassis, vanilla, eucalyptus, raspberry, oak, plum and dried sage. Great structure and moderate tannins.

Blackberry, cassis, vanilla, eucalyptus, raspberry, oak, plum and dried sage. Great structure and moderate tannins.

Aug 24th, 2016
Denis Roudenko
8.8

15.5/20 (88/100)

15.5/20 (88/100)

Feb 15th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.0

A blend of cab sauv and 3% cf a new vineyard for Banfi

A blend of cab sauv and 3% cf a new vineyard for Banfi

Sep 10th, 2014
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Nov 8th, 2018
Gwen Kasprzycki
7.9

Acidic for me. Had to aerate.

Acidic for me. Had to aerate.

Nov 9th, 2024
Kapyrick Wine
9.2

v19. Very good! Nice black pepper, smoked meat and tobacco nose. Fresh, luscious black fruit medley. Clean chocolate finish. Enjoyable.

v19. Very good! Nice black pepper, smoked meat and tobacco nose. Fresh, luscious black fruit medley. Clean chocolate finish. Enjoyable.

Sep 6th, 2024
ESF
8.9

We thought this was Sangiovese from outside of a recognized DOC, but I guess it’s CS/CF blend. Lots of red fruit on nose: cherry & strawberry, herbs, pepper, quite dusty early on, really needed time to unwind. Earthy, brambly, kinda gnarly, this really evolved over the night. Med weight, dried herbs and red fruit on the mid-palate w/supple tannins leading to modest finish. Interesting, definitely showing some maturity, but unusual given the varietal composition.

We thought this was Sangiovese from outside of a recognized DOC, but I guess it’s CS/CF blend. Lots of red fruit on nose: cherry & strawberry, herbs, pepper, quite dusty early on, really needed time to unwind. Earthy, brambly, kinda gnarly, this really evolved over the night. Med weight, dried herbs and red fruit on the mid-palate w/supple tannins leading to modest finish. Interesting, definitely showing some maturity, but unusual given the varietal composition.

Mar 10th, 2024