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Red Wine: Banfi – Belnero Toscana 2011 Italy Castello

94 Points

Dark, ruby hued, almost black in color with a floral violet and cedar nose. Smooth cherry, anise and candied fruit mouth full with a long dry finish. A great toscana.

This ‘dark beauty’ is fermented in wood and stainless steel hybrid tanks and aged for a minimum of 12 months in barriques.

Belnero Toscana 2011 Italy Castello Banfi

Name: Belnero Toscana

Grape: Sangiovese (Nielluccio) Grape

Alcohol: 14.5%

Region: Southern hills of Montalcino. Toscana

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Need the perfect pairing with this Wine?

Answer: Terrine of Roasted Eggplant is the perfect complement.

Terrine of Roasted Eggplant

This dish is from World Class Chef Nick Stellino and you can find this recipe on his website.  For more information on Chef Stellino follow this link to his videos.

Red Wine: Banfi – ASKA Bolgheri Rosso 2012, Tuscany, Italy

Banfi Wines ASKA 2012

93 Points

Dark ruby red in color with violet hue. Nose of wood, coffee and spice.  Powerful structure with a mouth of blackcurrant, jam, prune and a long licorice finish.  Great for game, red meat and strong cheese.

Did you know:  The name ASKA was the Etruscan word for a vessel, and was used for things such as wine or oils.

Banfi Wines ASKA

Banfi Wines ASKA with cigars

Name: ASKA Bolgheri Rosso

Grape: Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc.

Alcohol: 14%

Price: $26

Region: Bolgheri, Tuscany

Bolgheri Region
Bolgheri Region – Map Source

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Official Tech Card of ASKA

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