Gaffino

Cabernet Sauvignon 'Il Buon Bastardo' 2017

91

Dark, velvety smooth and luscious, rich plum and black raspberry fruit; full and ripe, long and balanced, a great value

Gaffino

Cabernet Sauvignon 'Il Buon Bastardo' 2017

90

This is a rich and layered red that seems engineered for some epic Roman trattoria dish such as abbacchio(roasted lamb), showing enough texture and depth to ready your palate for each delicious bite. The Cantina Gaffino 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Il Buon Bastardo is integrated and soft with plenty of dark fruit, plum, dried blackberry and supple cherry. There is a lot of romanita in this opulent, near-term value wine.

Gaffino

Cabernet Sauvignon 'Il Buon Bastardo' 2016

91

The brambly notes of forest floor, undergrowth and fresh blackberries really draw you in. Hints of citrus. Then comes a full body, racy, mouthwatering acidity and lots of grainy, earthy tannins. Edgy. Drink from 2021.