Castello Banfi 1998 Colvecchio Syrah (Sant’Antimo)

Country: Italy / Colvecchio
Variety: Syrah Tuscany
Winery: Castello Banfi / Sant’Antimo

Syrah from central Tuscany? Sure. The ’98 version of Colvecchio, an offering from a hot year, is leaner than might be expected and short on dimension. It has lots of oak up front and an abundance of spicy, tart red fruit in the middle. The oak kicks up on the finish as well. The effort is there and the fruit seems sound, but tartness is the overriding impression it leaves.