About Banditone
- Style
- Red
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Colorino, Merlot
- Price Range
- €18
- retail, Bindi Enzo Pienza; may vary by vintage and merchant
- Alcohol
- 13.5%
Il Banditone takes its name from the vineyard plot where Cantina Campotondo's project first began, and is described by the estate as an austere, introverted wine that reveals its deep character only with time. The blend is roughly 90% Sangiovese with small complements of Colorino and Merlot, fermented in steel tanks with about 20 days of maceration, then aged a minimum of 12 months in medium-small Slavonian and French oak barrels followed by at least 6 months in bottle. At around 13.5% ABV, it sits between the everyday Mezzodì and the flagship Riserva Il Tocco in the estate's range.
Don't rush this one — Il Banditone rewards patience with a slow reveal that's more satisfying than wines that show everything at once.
New to wine?
Needs a little patience — let it breathe, as its best qualities unfold slowly in the glass.
Food Pairings
Suited to braised red meats, game, mushroom dishes, and aged cheeses — dishes with enough weight to match its structure and slow-revealing character.
When to drink it
Sunday roast dinners, autumn and winter gatherings, dishes that need a structured red.
Terroir & Winemaking
Approx. 90% Sangiovese with Colorino and Merlot, fermented in steel with ~20 days maceration, aged minimum 12 months in medium-small Slavonian and French oak, minimum 6 months in bottle. Orcia DOC. ABV approx. 13.5%.
About the producer
Cantina CampotondoTiny 2.5ha Orcia estate, alberello-trained, 4-viti awarded.Visit the producer page →More wines from Cantina Campotondo
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is it called Banditone?
- It's named after the vineyard plot where Cantina Campotondo's winemaking project first began.
- What grapes make up Banditone?
- Roughly 90% Sangiovese, complemented by small amounts of Colorino and Merlot.
- How is Banditone different from Il Tocco?
- Banditone ages in larger, medium-small Slavonian and French oak barrels for 12 months, while Il Tocco is the estate's Riserva, aged longer in barrique and tonneaux for a more concentrated style.
- Should Banditone be decanted?
- The estate describes it as austere and introverted, needing time to open — decanting or extended glass time is recommended.
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