Castello Banfi Banfi Aska 2022 750ml

Very classic nose here. with cedar wood, leather and restrained cassis, enhanced by assertive eucalyptus leaf. Full body with crisp acidity and woven, crunchy tannins. Long and savory aftertaste. Energy and refinement. Not without the structure for aging. Drink now.

Focused and linear, this offers aromas of ripe blackberries, blueberries, spices, dried violets and wet stones. Juicy and bright, with a medium to full body, vivid acidity and firm, lightly grainy tannins. Bright and fruity in the vivid and agile finish. Drink or hold.

Tightly wound yet vibrant, delivering black currant, black cherry and iron flavors, with a hint of bell pepper. This red firms up, leaving a compact, chalky finish, with excellent length. Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2026 through 2042. 4,000 cases made, 1,900 cases imported.

The nose balances dark berries with savory aromas of damp earth, pepper and leather. Juicy, ripe blackberries and black cherries star on the palate, before a finish of coffee and chocolate. Flexible tannins and lively acid.

Blackberries and mulberries pop with juice as they're crushed underfoot on the nose, and those tart and sweet berries with earth and underbrush continue on the palate before indulgent dark chocolate takes over the finish.