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2016 Castello Banfi Bolgheri Aska
Red Bordeaux Blend
- Italy
- Tuscany
- Bolgheri
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Community Tasting Notes 5
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astifors Likes this wine: 92 points
November 25, 2023 - PnP, balance and harmony. Medium body with mature berries.
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Macdog wrote:
July 31, 2023 - Ok but wouldn’t buy again
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astifors Likes this wine: 91 points
March 26, 2022 - Acidity at opening, not that much tannins. Decanting for two hours made the job. A robust wine. Can wait 1-2 years more most likely even if the tannins are soft.
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tedcholl Likes this wine: 87 points
January 21, 2021 - Nice inexpensive Italian Bolgheri, had this with spaghetti and meatballs. Previous tasting notes apply.
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Chateau du Fey 1994 wrote: 88 points
February 3, 2020 - A little bit of heat on this but otherwise enjoyable. good QPR.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type Red
- Producer Castello Banfi
- Varietal Red Bordeaux Blend
- Designation Aska
- Vineyard n/a
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
- SubRegion Bolgheri
- Appellation Bolgheri
- UPC Codes 080516600246, 8015674007172
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 103 (33%)
- Consumed 206 (67%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
spaghetti and meatballsWho Likes This Wine
100% Like It 5 votes
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- FamilyCastello Banfi Bolgheri Aska
- ProducerCastello Banfi
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- CountryItaly
- RegionTuscany
- SubRegionBolgheri
- AppellationBolgheri
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- RegionTuscany
- SubRegionBolgheri
- AppellationBolgheri