Banfi Col di Sasso Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese

In the past I’ve accused Banfi of being generally overpriced with their wines.  But recently this $9.00 Banfi wine showed up for me to sample.  I think they’re trying to prove me wrong.  Well played, Banfi… well played.

Some might classify this wine as a “Super Tuscan” although that classification is technically an unofficial designation — and purposefully so.  Super Tuscans were originally born as a category of wines that were breaking away from restrictions of the Chianti DOC, which winemakers found to hinder their ability to create quality wines.  The rules of Chianti have changed to address the issues winemakers had but the Super Tuscan category stuck.

This particular wine comes from grapes grown in the Montalcino region of Italy.  The name translates to “Stony Hill” which is descriptive of the terrain where the grapes are grown.

The nose of this wine is dominated by “high pitch” aromatics like cherry, raspberry and spices.  The palate has a bright acidity and offers ripe cherry, raspberry and plum flavors with moderate concentration.  The tannins are soft, but noticeable.  The finish is medium in length and offers tangy cherry flavors.  For nine bucks, this is not a bad wine.

Wine: Banfi Col di Sasso 
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon & Sangiovese
Vintage: 2010
Alcohol: 13%
Rating: 85
Price: $9.00

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Disclosure: This wine was received as a media sample.