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In recent years Castello Banfi has expanded it`s ... Read more

In recent years Castello Banfi has expanded it`s holdings considerably acquiring various producers in Piedmonte, Umbria, Abruzzo and Veneto in Italy; as well as in Australia and Chile. In 1978, Banfi acquired a 4,500 acre former feudal domain in the DOC area of Montalcino. It is located in San`Angelo Scalo, a sleepy town about three miles from Montalcino`s 14th century fortress. With subsequent acquisitions, the estate has expanded to 7,500 acres.. Pale straw color, with intense and fresh aromas of flowers but also of lime, pear, peaches and citrus. On the palate the wine is lively and persistent thanks to a pleasing but not aggressive acidity. Balanced and fresh; flavors on the palate support those of the bouquet. Wine ITALIAN STILL WINE Minimize

In recent years Castello Banfi has expanded it`s ... Read more

In recent years Castello Banfi has expanded it`s holdings considerably acquiring various producers in Piedmonte, Umbria, Abruzzo and Veneto in Italy; as well as in Australia and Chile. In 1978, Banfi acquired a 4,500 acre former feudal domain in the DOC area of Montalcino. It is located in San`Angelo Scalo, a sleepy town about three miles from Montalcino`s 14th century fortress. With subsequent acquisitions, the estate has expanded to 7,500 acres.. Pale straw color, with intense and fresh aromas of flowers but also of lime, pear, peaches and citrus. On the palate the wine is lively and persistent thanks to a pleasing but not aggressive acidity. Balanced and fresh; flavors on the palate support those of the bouquet. Wine Italian Still Wine Minimize

In recent years Castello Banfi has expanded it`s ... Read more

In recent years Castello Banfi has expanded it`s holdings considerably acquiring various producers in Piedmonte, Umbria, Abruzzo and Veneto in Italy; as well as in Australia and Chile. In 1978, Banfi acquired a 4,500 acre former feudal domain in the DOC area of Montalcino. It is located in San`Angelo Scalo, a sleepy town about three miles from Montalcino`s 14th century fortress. With subsequent acquisitions, the estate has expanded to 7,500 acres.. Pale straw color, with intense and fresh aromas of flowers but also of lime, pear, peaches and citrus. On the palate the wine is lively and persistent thanks to a pleasing but not aggressive acidity. Balanced and fresh; flavors on the palate support those of the bouquet. Wine Italian Still Wine Minimize

Principato, meaning “Princely Realm” or principal ... Read more

Principato, meaning “Princely Realm” or principality, refers to northeast Italy’s Tre Venezie, a region embracing the majesty of the snow-capped Dolomite Alps and the picturesque beauty of Italy’s romantic Lake District. For wine lovers the Tre Venezie is also a source of Principato; one of Italy’s most popular and affordable wines. Introduced in 1978, it has become a welcome and familiar feature of daily American family dining.. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Merlot. Both grapes have been grown in the Tre Venezie region since the 1800s.COLOR: Bright ruby red. NOSE: Redolent of red berries; well balanced, slightly spicy notes typical of Cabernet Sauvignon. PALATE: Ample, full bodied, smooth, and well structured. Wine Italian Still Wine Minimize

Principato, meaning “Princely Realm” or principal ... Read more

Principato, meaning “Princely Realm” or principality, refers to northeast Italy’s Tre Venezie, a region embracing the majesty of the snow-capped Dolomite Alps and the picturesque beauty of Italy’s romantic Lake District. For wine lovers the Tre Venezie is also a source of Principato; one of Italy’s most popular and affordable wines. Introduced in 1978, it has become a welcome and familiar feature of daily American family dining.. 80% Cabernet Sauvignon; 20% Merlot. Both grapes have been grown in the Tre Venezie region since the 1800s.COLOR: Bright ruby red. NOSE: Redolent of red berries; well balanced, slightly spicy notes typical of Cabernet Sauvignon. PALATE: Ample, full bodied, smooth, and well structured. Wine Italian Still Wine Minimize

Solaia, which means the sunny one in Italian, is ... Read more

Solaia, which means the sunny one in Italian, is a 10 hectares (25 acres) southwest-facing vineyard planted 351-396 metres (1,150-1,300 feet) above sea-level on stony calcareous soil of marl and friable albarese rock. It is located at Santa Cristina, contiguous to the Tignanello vineyard, which is on the same property, in the Mercatale Val di Pesa zone of Chianti Classico. Antinori first produced a single-vineyard wine from these vines with the 1978 vintage (which was a limited release only in Italy); the initial blend was 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Cabernet Franc, which was repeated in 1979. During following vintages, 20% Sangiovese was introduced and small adjustments were made (according to vintage) to the proportions of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc used, to arrive at todays blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc and 20% Sangiovese. Solaia was not produced in the 1980, 1981, 1983, 1984 and 1992 vintages.. Intensely fruity and complex with a good structure, w Minimize