CB Magna Cum Laude PDS - Banfi Wines · Magna Cum Laude, Latin for “with high honors,” combines...
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Magna Cum Laude, Latin for “with high honors,” combines Montalcino’s historic Sangiovese Brunello clone with international grape varieties of Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah. Magna Cum Laude fl anks two other Castello Banfi proprietary cuvées bearing Latin names, SummuS “the highest,” and ExcelsuS, meaning “eminent.”
SOILStony and calcareous.
PRODUCTION TECHNIQUEEach variety is vinifi ed 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 unfi ltered to preserve its unique character. At least 6 months of bottle rest follows.
BOUQUETFull bouquet, with aromas of blackberries and plums, complemented by licorice, black olives, and pipe-tobacco notes.
TASTE Full-bodied, with supple tannins.
FOOD PAIRING A perfect match for rustic bean soups, grilled meats, and aged cheeses.
Ruby red, intense,
and very deep.
Complex, with notes
of blackberries, plum
jam, cherries, with
aromas of licorice,
black olives, and
pipe tobacco. Full
bodied, dense tannins,
round, and soft.
Can benefi t from
moderate aging,
but very enjoyable
upon release.
ORIGINMontalcino, Southern
Tuscany, Italy_______________________
VARIETIESCabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot, Sangiovese,
and Syrah_______________________
ANALYSISAlcohol 14.4% Vol
Total Acidity 4.7 g/l
Residual Sugar 1.2 g/l_______________________
SIZE(S)750ml 0 80516 03324 2_______________________
PACK(S)750ml 6pk_______________________
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