banfi wine tasting

Beffore I get into this I would like to recommend Atonement for anyone who enjoys a great movie. this is one of those movies that makes you think about it hours after you see it. i have had people compare it to The English Patient and i could see that but really enjoyed it more. there are some very memorable shots in it especially the evacuation of dunkirk... definitely gave it 4 corks.


Back to wine...today the new Banfi rep Christine Dodgen came into the store with Marc of glazer. Banfi is one of those distributor/wineries that always have consistent products, if not terribly exciting.

San Angelo Pinot Grigio 06 Interestingly enough most Pinot Grigio comes from north eastern part of Italy, a cooler region. This wine is from the Tuscan estate owned by Banfi. The warmer climate makes for a rounder wine with a soft finish, and a nose almost reminiscent of a Sauv Blanc.

Banfi has a new wine series known as the Artist Series. The first is Fumaio 2006, which means from the wind. This is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Very pronounced sauvigon blanc nose more grassy than grapefruit. A touch watery on the finish though.

CollePino (hill of pine) 2005 Sangiovese and Merlot rusty sangiovese color but the merlot came across a little green.

Banfi Chianti Classico 2005 sweet smelling nose. a touch sweaty leather. good acidity, and a little fruit forward. definitely a good food wine.

Natura Carmenere Valle di Colchagua Organic.2005 Come visit our new Organic section, Natura is one of those. Located in Chile the winery has to be 5 years organic before it can be described as such on label. Soon Walnut Crest will also be certfied organic they are currently 3 years in.

This wine was dark in color and aromas with a little sweet flower. nice ripe fruit with coffee and mocha flavors. Great price and wine for those going green!

Rosa Regali Brachetto d'Aqui Non Vintage. This is the sparkling wine from Italy that makes pairing with chocolate so easy. The nose is sweet raspberry with just a hint of earth, but creamy raspberry explodes with the bubbles. Very decadent.