Banfi
Centine Toscana White Blend
Tuscany, Italy
40% Sauv Blanc, 30% Char, 30% Pinot Grigio. Golden in color, grassy, fruity — melon and honeydew 🍈. A bit of oak.
40% Sauv Blanc, 30% Char, 30% Pinot Grigio. Golden in color, grassy, fruity — melon and honeydew 🍈. A bit of oak.
Oct 27th, 2017The 2014 Banfi Wines Centine Bianco is a white blend of 30% chardonnay, 30% pinot grigio, and 40% sauvignon blanc. It really shows off the trifecta of grapes with its freshness and aromatics, as well as its dual treatment in both stainless steel and French oak. It has a fuller body than I expected, perhaps due the partial oak treatment, the time spent on lees, and/or the percentage of each grape variety used. Tree and stone fruits dominate the nose and palate, with a touch of smokiness from the oak, and a hint of residual sugar (3.4g/l), which is balanced by moderate acidity. This is a lot of wine for only $11-$13/bottle. I paired this with shrimp. (sample)
The 2014 Banfi Wines Centine Bianco is a white blend of 30% chardonnay, 30% pinot grigio, and 40% sauvignon blanc. It really shows off the trifecta of grapes with its freshness and aromatics, as well as its dual treatment in both stainless steel and French oak. It has a fuller body than I expected, perhaps due the partial oak treatment, the time spent on lees, and/or the percentage of each grape variety used. Tree and stone fruits dominate the nose and palate, with a touch of smokiness from the oak, and a hint of residual sugar (3.4g/l), which is balanced by moderate acidity. This is a lot of wine for only $11-$13/bottle. I paired this with shrimp. (sample)
Nov 16th, 2015Perfect pairing for spring pea ravioli by @plated.
Perfect pairing for spring pea ravioli by @plated.
May 7th, 2015
Apple, pear, lime and stone fruit. Good acidity and balance. Solid summer wine.
Apple, pear, lime and stone fruit. Good acidity and balance. Solid summer wine.
Aug 7th, 2014
Unique blend among sauvignon blanc, Pinogri, Chardonnay. A bit grassy, but looking from different angle, it is fresh. @1500, TVegitables, 170117
Unique blend among sauvignon blanc, Pinogri, Chardonnay. A bit grassy, but looking from different angle, it is fresh. @1500, TVegitables, 170117
Jan 17th, 2017
Tasted 01/09/2016
An embodiment of lemon spirit in wine world! PB/SB/Chard blend.
Loud lemony yellow, greenish tint.
Grassy/herbal attack (mostly rosemary) is followed by aromas of... lemon, yeah :) Shaded by jasmine and meadow flowers. Timid whiff of pear.
Lovely fresh palate of light-plus body and crispy acidity. Mostly lemon (surprise!), with some pippin apple and feijoa flavors. White grapefruit. Splash of minerality, slowly fading alongside quite lengthy finish, hinted by white plum.
Nice drink to alleviate summer heat.
Tasted 01/09/2016
An embodiment of lemon spirit in wine world! PB/SB/Chard blend.
Loud lemony yellow, greenish tint.
Grassy/herbal attack (mostly rosemary) is followed by aromas of... lemon, yeah :) Shaded by jasmine and meadow flowers. Timid whiff of pear.
Lovely fresh palate of light-plus body and crispy acidity. Mostly lemon (surprise!), with some pippin apple and feijoa flavors. White grapefruit. Splash of minerality, slowly fading alongside quite lengthy finish, hinted by white plum.
Nice drink to alleviate summer heat.
Light and refreshing, great with fish.
Light and refreshing, great with fish.
Jul 22nd, 2016
Straw yellow in color, leans lush with some crisp effervescence with a bit of crab apple and pineapple
Straw yellow in color, leans lush with some crisp effervescence with a bit of crab apple and pineapple
Jan 31st, 2016
Lemons and limes, minerals and apples. refreshing, crisp with a slight bit of unctuous feel. This wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay
Lemons and limes, minerals and apples. refreshing, crisp with a slight bit of unctuous feel. This wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Chardonnay
Jan 9th, 2016
A bit acidic. A bit. My first sip was better. Plum. Cherry.
A bit acidic. A bit. My first sip was better. Plum. Cherry.
May 31st, 2015