2020 Bolgheri Rosso ‘Aska’ Banfi

The Tuscany winery Banfi has the DOC Bolgheri certification. The Aska Bolgheri DOC Banfi is made with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc grapes. There is the fermentation of the grapes in steel tanks under temperature control for 12-14 days. It follows the malolactic fermentation and then the wine is refined for 10 days in wood and it ends its process in bottle.

Characteristics of the Bolgheri Aska DOC wine

It has an intense ruby red color with purple reflections quite bright and lively. The smell is wide, intense with currant, blueberry and prune’s jam aromas perfect with the tobacco and licorice hints. It has a powerful structure, full, soft with elegant tannins and a very persistent end.

Suggested pairings with this Bolgheri

It is perfect with game, soft medium-aged cheeses. It must be served at 18°C in a wide wine glass.

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It is an infusion of bittere herbs, aromatic plants and fruit in alcohol and water. The blend is a secret family recipe, originally created by Gaspare Campari in 1860 in Novara, Italy. It is versatile and fits in well with classic cocktails, without losing its strong and unique taste. It is perfect for the Negroni.

Floral bouquet; light, lively pink colour; rounded, stylish flavour with fruity notes and a lingering finish Food Pairing: Starters, first courses, white meats.

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Grapes: 100% Montepulciano d'Abruzzo FEATURES

Color: Deep ruby red Bouquet: intense, wide, fragrant with plum compote and maraschino cherries with a hint of violets.

Taste: Dry, full-bodied, warm, soft and yet very firm with a pleasant background of dried fruit and roasted hazelnuts with a long finish.

Food Pairing: Red meats, mature cheeses.

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Aperol is an Italian aperitif. Aperitifs are dry rather than sweet alcoholic beverages, typically served before eating to help to stimulate an appetite. Its made of gentian, rhubarb, and cinchona, among other ingredients. It has a vibrant orange hue. Its name comes from the French slang word for aperitif, which is apero.

Bardolino Classico is a red wine produced from the traditional (Classico) vineyard area at the heart of the Bardolino DOC in Veneto, north-eastern Italy.

Both of these appellations are based on the red grape varieties also associated with Valpolicella: Corvina, Corvinone and Rondinella.

TASTING NOTES

COLOR: Lighter bricky red.

NOSE: Canned sour cherries, hint of spices.

TASTE: Light to medium body, canned sour cherries, still quite good acidity, red currant, medium finish.

FOOD PAIRING : Pair with pizza, pasta with red sauce.

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