Banfi Col-di-sasso Cabernet & Sangiovese

Description: ruby red with purple hues. Black cherry and spice aromas. Rich taste with soft tannins delivering persistent black-fruit flavors and subtle hints of smoke with a lingering finish. Col di sasso which translates to stony hill is a blend of cabernet sauvignon and sangiovese grapes cultivated in hillside vineyards in the southern part of tuscany. The cabernet imparts bold flavor and body while the sangiovese adds zesty fruit and structure. A relatively brief maceration (6-8 days) at 75-77f allows for good color extraction while maintaining aromatic freshness and tannic structure. Col di sasso is a youthful red to be enjoyed with pizza pasta grilled meat and poultry – castello banfi