Castello Banfi Magna Cum Laude Toscana Igt
Size
- 750ml, bottle
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Beyond the Label
Magna Cum Laude, Latin for “with high honors,” combines Montalcino’s historic Sangiovese Brunello clone with international grape varieties of Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah.
Each variety is vinified separately and aged 6-8 months to enhance its unique characteristics. The cuvée is then made and aged an additional 6-8 months. It is unfiltered to preserve its unique character. At least 6 months of bottle rest follows.
2016 vintage 90pts | Wine Enthusiast
2015 vintage 92pts | Wine Spectator
Product Details
| Product Type | Red Wine |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Country | Italy |
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Beyond the Label
Magna Cum Laude, Latin for “with high honors,” combines Montalcino’s historic Sangiovese Brunello clone with international grape varieties of Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah.
Each variety is vinified separately and aged 6-8 months to enhance its unique characteristics. The cuvée is then made and aged an additional 6-8 months. It is unfiltered to preserve its unique character. At least 6 months of bottle rest follows.
2016 vintage 90pts | Wine Enthusiast
2015 vintage 92pts | Wine Spectator
Product Details
| Product Type | Red Wine |
| Varietal | Red Blend |
| ABV | 14.5% |
| Country | Italy |
Scent and Flavor
TASTE & AROMA
Complex, with notes of blackberries, plum jam, cherries, with aromas of licorice, black olives, and pipe tobacco.
BODY
Full bodied, dense tannins, round, and soft. Can benefit from moderate aging, but very enjoyable upon release.
