Centine
⏳ Drinking Window
2021 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Complements classic Italian pasta with meat ragù, grilled red meats, and medium-aged cheeses like Pecorino Toscano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Castello Banfi's Centine is a vibrant expression of modern Tuscan winemaking, crafted in the southern hills of Montalcino. The name 'Centine' refers to the wooden or stone arches historically used in Tuscan architecture to support heavy structures during construction—a fitting metaphor for a wine that bridges deep-seated regional tradition with contemporary appeal. This blend typically marries Tuscany's signature Sangiovese with international varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Fermented in Banfi's innovative hybrid wood and stainless-steel tanks and aged briefly in French oak barriques, Centine offers a harmonious balance of bright red berry fruit, subtle spice, and supple tannins, reflecting the sun-drenched clay and limestone soils of the estate.
🍾 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.