Fresh and succulent; offering white peach and grapefruit flvors, with a hint of orange peel; balance and quite long in the finish.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. A total charmer, the red and black-fruited '05 Castello Banfi Belnero brings elegance to the palate; offers plenty of ripe fruitiness; long and tasty on the palate; drinks now.

The Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino is rich, dense and suave, with a cherry cola quality to the ripe dark fruit and herbal flavors; finishes long and very clean.

12 Bottle Case. The Banfi Col di Sasso is a delicate and charming blend of Cabernet and Sangiovese; shows pleasing berry flavors and soft palate textures.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '08 Banfi Brunello di Montalcino is a vibrant, cherry and black currant-flavored red, with a bracing structure that drives to the lingering conclusion; hints of spice.

Silver Medal, 2008 Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Comp. A smartly balanced wine with light citrus and apple flavors. Bright and zesty.

Fresh and light, the Banfi Centine Rose offers clean, crisp flavors and pert, lively palate; refreshing yet easy on the palate; finishes with a smooth, crisp texture; enjoy with proscuitto.

Outstanding Chianti Classico, and a great value; rip with pleasing red cherry and plum aroma with just a hint of violets; ripe flavors and smooth tannins make this the perfect pasta wine.

The Banfi Le Rime makes a good argument for wineries to blend Chardonnay with Pinot Grigio. Fine, crisp aftertaste.

The Castello dei Rampolla Sammarco gives any top end California Cabernet a run for its money.

89 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '04 Castello dei Rampolla Chianti Classico offers pretty aromas of berry & cedar, with a lilac undertone; medium to full bodied, with very silky tannins and bright acidity.

Aromas of red cherries. Big strawberry and cherry notes on the palate. Slightly sparkling.

The Banfi Principessa is a top quality Gavi; high-class flavors with an almost international richness to it; sweet earth and fine citrus notes.

The Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva expresses a deep ruby color; with hints of vanilla, chocolate and red cherry aromas; full-bodied with a rich mouthfeel and a long, well balanced finish.

The Banfi Col di Sasso is a delicate and charming blend of Cabernet and Sangiovese that shows pleasing berry flavors and soft palate textures.

91 PTS JAMES SUCKLING. Full bodied with soft, silky tannins on the palate. A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot.