Collepino
Sangiovese/Merlot
Toscana
Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Banfi
Story of the Wine:
A scaled down Super Tuscan this wine was first released in 2005. The firmness of the Sangiovese is softened by the richness and fruit of the Merlot.
CollePino means literally “pine hill” and reflects the undulating hills and the pine woods in and around the Banfi estate in southern Tuscany.
| Grape(s): | 50% Sangiovese, 50% Merlot |
| Area: | From grapes grown in around the town of Montalcino |
| Vinification: | A 7-8 day maceration and fermentation in stainless steel vats at between 25-300C. There is a malolactic fermentation. |
| Ageing: | Aged in French oak barrels for 2 months |
Descriptions for Wine List
1) The rich, juicy fruit of the Merlot is well balanced by the soft tannins and
structure of the Sangiovese in this new style blend.
2) This is New World thinking with an eye on tradition. The Banfi estate in
Tuscany is one of Italy’s best and produces this easy drinking red. The
rich, juicy fruit of the Merlot is well balanced by the soft tannins and
structure of the Sangiovese in this new style blend.
3) Castello Banfi, as well as producing top flight Brunello di Montalcino from
their estate in southern Tuscany also make this modern style red,
something that is easy drinking but with some bite on the finish. The rich,
juicy fruit of the Merlot is well balanced by the soft tannins and structure
of the Sangiovese in this new, modish blend.
