Winery BanfiCol di Sasso (Cabernet Sauvignon - Sangiovese)
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Col di Sasso (Cabernet Sauvignon - Sangiovese) from the Winery Banfi
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Col di Sasso (Cabernet Sauvignon - Sangiovese) of Winery Banfi in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Col di Sasso (Cabernet Sauvignon - Sangiovese) of Winery Banfi in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Col di Sasso (Cabernet Sauvignon - Sangiovese)
Pairings that work perfectly with Col di Sasso (Cabernet Sauvignon - Sangiovese)
Original food and wine pairings with Col di Sasso (Cabernet Sauvignon - Sangiovese)
The Col di Sasso (Cabernet Sauvignon - Sangiovese) of Winery Banfi matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of improved horse steak, grilled lamb shoulder with spices and honey or breaded veal cutlets.
Details and technical informations about Winery Banfi's Col di Sasso (Cabernet Sauvignon - Sangiovese).
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Col di Sasso (Cabernet Sauvignon - Sangiovese) from Winery Banfi are 1997, 1999, 2001, 2005 and 1991.
Informations about the Winery Banfi
The Winery Banfi is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 94 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Toscane
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
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The word of the wine: Harmonious
Balance of the different organoleptic elements of a wine. This harmony is linked to the typicity of each wine. The sweetness of a sweet wine is an element of its balance, whereas a Sancerre or a Chablis will be asked to be lively and dry.
