Banfi

Aska Bolgheri Rosso Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc

9.0189 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
Top Notes For
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage2012

Vintage2012

1 person found it helpfulSep 21st, 2017
Monica Smaltz

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.

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

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

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
Paul J
9.1

Another great restaurant value!

PnP. Dark cherries, mint, and touch of tar. Big tannins with a velvet texture. Paired nicely with our variety of Italian cuisine.

The real highlight was after dinner when I randomly scored a Montecristo 80 Anniversario cigar in the elevator up to the room!

Another great restaurant value!

PnP. Dark cherries, mint, and touch of tar. Big tannins with a velvet texture. Paired nicely with our variety of Italian cuisine.

The real highlight was after dinner when I randomly scored a Montecristo 80 Anniversario cigar in the elevator up to the room!

Jul 17th, 2025
Gwen Kasprzycki

Acidic for me. Had to aerate.

Acidic for me. Had to aerate.

Nov 9th, 2024
Kapyrick Wine

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