About this wine
An everyday Toscana IGT red blend of roughly 60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot from the Montalcino area. Intense mauve-red in color, it opens with cherry, dried fig, blackberry and wild oregano, followed by juicy blackberry, plum and strawberry fruit with fine tannins and a fresh, easy finish.
Banfi's most accessible red — a fantastic, wallet-friendly first taste of the estate.
Sommelier's Note
"Centine is proof that a large estate like Banfi can still make a genuinely enjoyable everyday red — no shortcuts, just honest Tuscan fruit at a friendly price."
Food Pairings
An easygoing match for pizza, pasta with tomato sauce, cold cuts, and burgers.
When to drink it
Casual weeknight meals, pizza nights, and everyday drinking.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 13%
- Price Range
- $12-16
Terroir & Winemaking
An easy-drinking Toscana IGT blend of approximately 60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot from Banfi's Montalcino-area vineyards, made for early consumption with soft tannins and bright acidity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Centine Rosso made from?
- It is a blend of approximately 60% Sangiovese, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot.
- Is Centine Rosso meant to be aged?
- No, it is designed for early drinking within a couple of years of release, when its fresh fruit character is at its best.
- What food pairs well with Centine Rosso?
- It is versatile with pizza, tomato-based pasta, cold cuts and burgers.
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