Banfi
Castello Banfi Magna Cum Laude 2023
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese, 15% Syrah |
| Aging | After the alcoholic fermentation, the wines are transferred separately into barriques, where they undergo malolactic fermentation and are aged for about 6 months; the blend is then created, which matures for 6 months in barriques and is further refined for another 6 months in the bottle. |
- Type and origin: Still red wine Toscana IGT from Montalcino, vintage 2023, 0.75 l bottle
- Grape blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah vinified separately
- Vinification: Cold maceration for 2 days, fermentation at 22–27°C in Horizon vats
- Ageing: 6 months in barrique followed by 6 months in bottle for softer tannins
- Tasting notes: blackberry, plum, cherry, with hints of liquorice, black olive and tobacco
Description
What kind of wine it is
Magna Cum Laude by Castello Banfi is a structured red wine with the Toscana Indicazione Geografica Tipica, created from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah, each vinified separately and aged in oak barrels. On the palate, it reveals a powerful body, supported by dense and silky tannins that are well integrated. The sip stands out for its balance and a persistent finish. The bouquet recalls notes of blackberry, plum jam and cherries in spirit, enriched by spicy hints.
Where it comes from
This wine originates from the hillside vineyards on the southern slopes of Montalcino. The soils have a complex calcareous matrix, with variations that suit the different grape varieties. Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah grow on clay-loam soils that retain moisture, while Merlot sinks its roots into sandy-loam soils, which are well-drained and rich in stones. These geological differences ensure a balanced ripening, giving the wine aromatic precision and a dense tannic structure.
How it is produced
The process involves separate vinification for each variety. It begins with cold maceration, followed by fermentation in a combination of steel and wooden vats. Afterwards, the wines undergo malolactic fermentation and mature in oak barrels. Once blended, the wine continues to rest in wood before finishing with ageing in glass. This method encourages the integration of tannins, enhancing complex aromas of liquorice, black olive and tobacco.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1978 by the Mariani brothers, the Castello Banfi estate enhances the Montalcino area through a constant pursuit of quality. Magna Cum Laude is born from the union of four grape varieties, skilfully enhanced through separate vinification in the innovative Horizon combined vats. Thanks to great attention to sustainable viticulture, this multi-award-winning Supertuscan reveals an enveloping structure, combining respect for tradition with the most modern oenological techniques to offer an unforgettable tasting experience.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1978
- Oenologist: Matteo Bagnoli
- Bottles produced: 10.000.000
- Hectares: 1.089
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| Name | Castello Banfi Magna Cum Laude 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red green still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese, 15% Syrah |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Banfi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1978 by the Mariani brothers, the Castello Banfi estate enhances the Montalcino area through a constant pursuit of quality. Magna Cum Laude is born from the union of four grape varieties, skilfully enhanced through separate vinification in the innovative Horizon combined vats. Thanks to great attention to sustainable viticulture, this multi-award-winning Supertuscan reveals an enveloping structure, combining respect for tradition with the most modern oenological techniques to offer an unforgettable tasting experience. |
| Origin | Zona collinare del versante sud di Montalcino (Siena), Toscana, Italia |
| Climate | Mild winter with hot and sunny summers, warm and windy September with little rain |
| Soil composition | Heterogeneous soils with a calcareous matrix: for Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, loam-clay soils; for Merlot, calcareous loam-sandy soils rich in stones; also present are sandy-clay sediments with abundant, well-draining pebbles and calcareous clay soils that tend to retain moisture. |
| Cultivation system | Spurred cordon |
| Plants per hectare | 4200 plants/ha |
| Yield per hectare | 70 quintals per hectare |
| Harvest | between September and October 2023 (Merlot from 15 September; Cabernet Sauvignon from 22 September; until mid-October). |
| Fermentation temperature | 14 °C (cold pre-fermentation maceration); 22 °C, then 27 °C in the last 2 days of alcoholic fermentation |
| Production technique | Separate vinification of the varieties in combined Horizon steel and wood vats at a controlled temperature, with cold pre-fermentation maceration; ageing in barriques and in bottle |
| Wine making | The four varieties are vinified separately in combined steel and wood Horizon vats at controlled temperature, with cold pre-fermentation maceration (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. Ageing: 6 months in barriques and 6 months in bottle. |
| Aging | After the alcoholic fermentation, the wines are transferred separately into barriques, where they undergo malolactic fermentation and are aged for about 6 months; the blend is then created, which matures for 6 months in barriques and is further refined for another 6 months in the bottle. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |