Centine Rose
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2023
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Assorted Italian antipasti and cured meats, grilled seafood, and fresh Mediterranean salads.
✨ Technical Specifications
Castello Banfi, founded in the late 1970s by the Italian-American Mariani brothers, is legendary for modernizing Tuscan winemaking. The Centine line takes its name from a historic, nineteenth-century stone farmhouse located on the sprawling estate in the southern hills of Montalcino. Centine Rose is a contemporary expression of Tuscan terroir, typically blending the region's signature Sangiovese with international varieties like Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes undergo a brief maceration on the skins to extract a delicate pink hue, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. This process avoids oak contact entirely, preserving the bright, primary fruit characteristics of wild strawberry, fresh cherry, and subtle floral notes that define this refreshing, dry Tuscan rose.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1978 by Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani, Banfi is centered around the historic medieval fortress Castello di Poggio alle Mura in Montalcino, Tuscany. The estate played a pivotal role in the modern renaissance of Brunello di Montalcino through pioneering clonal research on Sangiovese, state-of-the-art vinification techniques, and dedicated environmental sustainability. Operating across prime vineyard sites in Tuscany and Piedmont, the winery harmonizes classic Italian heritage with modern precision. Banfi is internationally celebrated for its benchmark Brunello di Montalcino bottlings, expressive Super Tuscan blends such as Cum Laude and Belnero, and an expansive portfolio of elegant single-varietal and sparkling wines.