It's been a long time, but this week we aren't featuring a white wine!! Kicking the flight off with a staff favorite Rose perfect for Easter. Followed by three reds this week all come from iconic Tuscan producer Banfi. From their Super Tuscan style red blend to a classic from Montalcino.
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Featured Wines:
Protea Dry Rose 2020
Western Cape, South Africa; $12.99
Mourvedre / Cinsaut / Grenache / Carignan / Shiraz
A new world rose with a French influence. Great sunshine from the coastal vineyards gives additional ripening to produce a juicier more fruit forward style. These vineyards are planted with mainly thinner skinned lighter red grape varietals that balance the big fruit with a crisp and refreshing acidity.
“…wild strawberries and raspberries, spring rhubarb along the brisk palate, threaded with lime peel and fine pink peppercorn spicing.” - Sample $1.00
Castello Banfi
A family owned estate located in the heart of Brunello region of Tuscany. Started by the Mariani brothers in 1978 with the purchase of the Poggio alle Mura estate. They had a goal of bringing the wines of Tuscany to the rest of the world.
Centine Toscana IGT 2019
Tuscany, Italy; $10.99
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from hillside vineyards in the southern part of Tuscany. Aged a short time in neutral French Oak barriques to soften the tannins. Floral, with black cherry and plum flavors, and a hint of spice. – Sample $1.00
Chianti Classic DOCG 2019
Tuscany, Italy; $16.99
“Pure flavors of strawberry and cherry are the hallmarks of this expressive Chianti Classico, with earth, wild herb and tobacco accents adding depth as this firms up on the lingering finish. Sangiovese, Canaiolo Nero and Cabernet Sauvignon.” 91pts Wine Spectator – Sample $1.50
Rosso di Montalcino DOC 2019
Tuscany, Italy; $24.99
100% Sangiovese grown in their estate vineyards in the southern part of Montalcino. Aged about a year in a combination of large French oak barriques and Slavonian oak barrels. The added aging and hand selected fruit shows more complexity, with notes of tart cherry, plum, violets, and cedar. – Sample $2.50
Fourth Wine TBD