Banfi Centine Rosso (750ml) NV Tinta del Pais

Banfi Centine Rosso (750ml) NV Tinta del PaisWinemaker Notes Centine, pronounced CHEN tee nay, takes its name from a 19th century farmhouse on the Castello Banfi vineyard estate and represents the gateway to Banfi wines. This entryway is depicted on the label with the winding road, lined by Cyprus trees leading up to the 12th Century Castello. Intense mauve red color. The sweet and fruity aromas are accompanied by notes of vanilla. Elegant wine, in which the fullness and softness of the body are

This special cuvée is named after the owners' first-born daughter and comes from a vineyard in the western hills of Yountville

its oak is beautifully integrated

the stemmed grapes are placed in stainless steel tanks

It is slightly stiff on the palate

Pairing recommendation

blacksmith shops and a town hall

Their affection for site-expressive Syrah led them here in 2014

Dark fruit followed by spice on the palate

It proves flavoursome

--Bruce Sanderson

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refreshing Pinot Grigio offers aromas of fresh melon and green apple followed by flavors of pear and honeysuckle