Features
Name:
Aska Bolgheri DOC Banfi 2018
Terrain:
Clayey with a calcareous nature
Cellar
The Banfi winery was founded in 1978 by the Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani. Right from the start, the two brothers envisaged a large-scale project, integrating quality wine production with a modern winery with the aim of always maintaining the high quality level of the wines produced. Working alongside the Mariani family was Ezio Rivella, one of Italy's greatest oenologists, who immediately felt that due to the richness of the soil nature and the privileged microclimatic position, the territories acquired would have great potential for development.
In those years, the brothers John and Harry also took over the historic Piedmontese wine house Bruzzone, active since 1860 and specialised in the production of sparkling wines, to make it the group's Piedmontese brand, today Banfi Piemonte.
Description
The wines of Bolgheri are famous throughout the world thanks to the special characteristics of the soil and the sunny microclimate that have favoured the growth of international Bordeaux grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Aska wine was produced from Cabernet Sauvignon 90% and Cabernet Franc 10% grapes.
Organoleptic characteristics:
This wine has an intense and complex aroma, characterised by blueberry and fruit jam followed by notes of tobacco and cocoa. In the mouth it is soft, with sweet and elegant tannins. A long and persistent finish in the mouth. A wine with good ageing potential.
Storage time:
5-7 years
Vinification
Fermentation: temperature-controlled (25-28°) in steel vats.
Acknowledgements
2018 Silver Medal 90/100
2018 James Suckling 92/100
