Castello Banfi Magna Cum Laude 2022

Description

A still red from Tuscany IGT, 14.5% ABV, produced by Banfi. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, and Syrah that best expresses the terroir of Montalcino. 2022 vintage, 0.75 liter bottle. Founded in 1978 by the Mariani brothers, Banfi is synonymous with passion and innovation. The four varietals are vinified separately in combined Horizon steel and wood vats at a controlled temperature, with a two-day cold pre-fermentation maceration. This is followed by maceration at 22 degrees C until the final two days of alcoholic fermentation, when the temperature is raised to 27 degrees C. Aged for six months in barrique and six months in bottle. Complex with notes of blackberry, plum jam, cherry in alcohol, and hints of licorice, black olive, and tobacco. Powerful body, with dense, ample, and soft tannins thanks to the excellent maturation in the vineyard and cellar.

Details

Perfume

Complex with notes of blackberry, plum jam, unripened cherry and hints of liquorice, black olive and tobacco.

Color

Deep ruby red.

Taste

Powerful body, wide and soft tannin texture thanks to the excellent grape's ripening in the vineyard and ageing in the winery.

Serve at:

16 - 18 °C.

Longevity:

05 - 10 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Banfi

From this winery

• Start up year: 1978
• Oenologist: Matteo Bagnoli
• Bottles produced: 10.000.000
• Hectares: 1.089

Founded in 1978 by the vision of Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani, Banfi represents a marriage of winemaking passion and technological innovation. Through collaboration with Ezio Rivella, one of Italy's most eminent winemakers, the land purchased in Montalcino was transformed into a crucible of quality and potential. The acquisition of the historic Piedmontese winery Bruzzone subsequently further enriched the portfolio, integrating the sparkling wine tradition of Piedmont into the Banfi world.

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Tuscany

Technical Sheet

Name	Castello Banfi Magna Cum Laude 2022
Type	Red green still
Denomination	Toscana IGT
Vintage	2022
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.5% by volume
Grape varieties	30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese, 15% Syrah
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Vendor	Banfi
Origin	Company's vineyards, in the southern hills of Montalcino (Siena)
Climate	Altitude: from 170 m. a.s.l. for the Syrah to 230 m. a.s.l. for the Sangiovese. Position: hillside.
Soil composition	Cabernet Sauvignon: light olive-brown colour, clay loam texture and limestone. Merlot: yellowish brown colour, sandy loam texture and limestone with abundant rounded skeleton. Syrah: light olive-brown colour, clay loam texture and limestone.
Cultivation system	Spurred cordon
Plants per hectare	4,200 vines/hectare
Yield per hectare	7,000 kg/hectare
Wine making	The four varieties are vinified separately in combined steel and Horizon wood vats at a controlled temperature, with cold pre-fermentation maceration at 14°C for 2 days. This is followed by maceration at 22°C until the last 2 days of alcoholic fermentation when the temperature is raised to 27°C.
Aging	After alcoholic fermentation, the wines are racked, separately, into barriques, where they undergo malolactic fermentation and where they age for age 6 months. At the end of this period, the blend is made, which is aged for 6 months in barriques and for a further 6 months in bottles.
Allergens	Contains sulphites