Castello Banfi Summus Toscana 2017 Magnum

Castello Banfi Summus Toscana 2017 Magnum is an impressive super Tuscan from the famous Castello Banfi winery in Tuscany. This is a powerful and elegant red wine that shows the high ambitions and experience of the house. The magnum bottle gives the wine even more opportunity to develop slowly. This makes it particularly suitable for cellaring and for large dinners where the wine really needs to impress.

Summus is one of Castello Banfi’s absolute top wines. The name means “top of the mountain”. The wine is made from three classic grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Syrah. The combination produces a wine with power, elegance and complexity.

Syrah adds spice and character. Sangiovese adds structure and a classic Tuscan style. Cabernet Sauvignon adds depth, dark fruit and firmness. The grapes are first fermented in steel tanks. The wine is then aged for 18-24 months in French oak barrels. The final bottle aging rounds out the wine before release.

The result is a wine with a great balance between fruit, structure and barrel. Summus Toscana 2017 Magnum pairs perfectly with hearty dishes. Try it with beef, game or slow braised dishes. It also works brilliantly with mature cheeses.

Tasting notes: The wine has a deep ruby red color. The aroma offers dark berries, blackcurrants and ripe cherries. There are also notes of spices, tobacco and a hint of vanilla. The taste is full-bodied and harmonious. The tannins are soft and elegant. The aftertaste is long with dark fruit and fine spicy nuances.

History of the house: Castello Banfi was founded in 1978 near Montalcino in Tuscany. The winery has around 3,000 hectares of land. About 1,000 hectares are currently planted with vineyards. Banfi also has one of Europe’s most modern wineries. There is also a historic fortress from the 11th century on the property. Today it serves as a restaurant and experience for wine lovers from all over the world.

• Country: Italy
• Region: Tuscany
• Producer: Castello Banfi
• Wine: Summus Toscana
• Vintage: 2017
• Type: Red wine
• Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Syrah
• Aging: 18-24 months in French oak barrels
• Serving suggestions: Beef, game and mature cheeses
• Quantity: 150 cl
• Contains: Sulfites
• alcohol: 15.5%