CENTINE ROSSO TOSCANA 2013
CASTELLO BANFI ESTATE
MONTALCINO, ITALY
By: Ed "The Wine Guy"
It's time to revisit Centine, a delightful, everyday red wine, which I have previously reviewed in this column. I would rather be revisiting Tuscany itself, and driving up the long driveway to the magnificent Banfi Castle. I know that the popular saying is: See Naples and die, but I prefer to say: See Tuscany and die. Centine, 60% Sangiovese (the Chianti grape), 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 20% Merlot, is an elegant but inexpensive wine. It is well-made and nicely balanced, no one element dominating. It is young and fresh, with aromas and flavors of berries, plum, and spicy black currant, and with a hint of smoke. A perfect accompaniment with pasta dishes with red sauce, and with eggplant parmesan. Ah, Tuscany!