Banfi Summus 2017
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Long aging wine that perfectly pairs with rich and savory first courses and meat dishes.
Pairs well with red meat, stews, hearty pasta dishes, and cheese.
Blend: 40% Sangiovese, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Syrah
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James Suckling
A fresh and flavorful 2017 with juicy berry, meat, spice and dark-chocolate aromas and flavors. Full and layered with firmness and freshness. Give it three or four years to slightly soften and come together.
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Plum and black cherry flavors are buoyed by muscular tannins in this robust red. Earth and underbrush notes join the party as this ends with the balance on the tannic side. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Best from 2023 through 2035.
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Charming aromas of sweet cherries, blackberries, violets and figs. Ripe, intense and delicious on the palate with a savoury finish.
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Castello Banfi is a family-owned vineyard estate and winery located in the Brunello region of Tuscany. This award-winning estate was founded on the philosophy of blending tradition with innovation, and is recognized as a pioneer in elevating the standards of Italian winemaking. Dedication to excellence has won the approval of aficionados the world over. Capturing honor after prestigious honor, Castello Banfi is a constellation of single vineyards encompassing over three dozen varying subsoils. The estate is renowned for its clonal research that allows noble grape varieties to thrive in their optimal terroir, creating not only a consistently outstanding Brunello, but the ultimate expression of Montalcino Super Tuscans.
Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.
A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.