2000 Centine (red wine from Tuscany)

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Bought a bottle of this Banfi product at the Pinehurst Wine Festival after having it at a tasting. 12.5% alcohol, color: deep purple with rim of brick red, almost opaque. Described as a baby SuperTuscan which seems an oxymoron (how can it be supersized and a baby at the same time?) 60% sangiovese, 20% cabernet sauvignon, 20% merlot. Total acidity: 5.1 grams per liter. Not prepossessing but a nice dinner wine with ratatouille. Could also match with red-sauced pasta or pizza. Reminds me of a Chianti--dark cherries and a bit of plum in the aroma and flavors. Integrated tannins. Medium body and finish. About $11
In checking on this on the Internet I found a number of reviews by wine writers for city newspapers. Some described it as dark fruits (blackberries, black currant, plum, black cherry) and even coffee and tobacco notes. Others described it in terms of red fruits (cherries, red currant). I think the blend of varietals accounts for the discrepancies in the description. Good value at about $11 a bottle.