2022 Banfi Stilnovo Governo All’Uso Toscana IGT – Tuscany, Italy – Bold Tuscan with a Juicy Twist

Old Tuscan trick, plush modern red.

Stilnovo revives the old Governo method, where part-dried grapes are added to the wine for extra body. The result is a full, velvety Sangiovese with intense fruit and balanced spice.

Tastes like: Ripe cherry and blackcurrant, with mocha, dried fig and vanilla.
Feels like: Full-bodied and dry, with a bit of grip, gentle acidity and oak in the background.
Great with: BBQ ribs, baked pasta, braised meats, blue cheese.
Singapore and Asian favourites: Braised pork belly, char siew, Korean BBQ.

The geeky bit: Sangiovese from Tuscany. Governo all’uso Toscano means some of the grapes are dried before use, which adds richness and a rounder feel.

Accolades: 91 pts Wine Enthusiast

Why we like it: Rich, plush and a bit different. Tuscan tradition with modern polish.

Serve: 16 to 18°C. Room temperature in Singapore is too warm for red wine, so give it 20 minutes in the fridge first.
Alcohol: 13.5%