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Banfi SummuS IGT 2012
(Tuscany, Italy) - [JS 92]
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Notes from the Winemaker:
Deep ruby red, with violet reflections. Enticing floral notes, followed by black fruit and spice. Well-structured, with black cherry, cassis, and vanilla notes.
Deep ruby red, with violet reflections. Enticing floral notes, followed by black fruit and spice. Well-structured, with black cherry, cassis, and vanilla notes.
Summus, Latin for "highest," is a wine of towering elegance. The fruit and structure of the Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon are enhanced by the elegance and bouquet of the Syrah. The three varieties are vinified separately. After alcoholic fermentation, the individual wines are transferred to French oak barriques and aged separately for 12-14 months. They are then blended and aged in wood for an additional 10-12 months. Bottle-aging follows for at least 6 months.
Vineyards:
Castello Banfi's estate located in the southern part of Montalcino. The soil is stony, calcareous, well-structured and drained.
Winemaking:
The 3 varieties are vinified separately. After alcoholic fermentation, the individual wines are transferred to French oak barriques and aged separately for 12-14 months. They are then blended and aged in wood for 10-12 months. Bottle aging follows for 6 months.
The 3 varieties are vinified separately. After alcoholic fermentation, the individual wines are transferred to French oak barriques and aged separately for 12-14 months. They are then blended and aged in wood for 10-12 months. Bottle aging follows for 6 months.
Tasting Notes
Color: Intense and deep red.
Bouquet: Conveys sweet and fruity aromas of cherries and plums, well-integrated with notes of vanilla and licorice.
Taste: Very elegant and balanced with a beautiful structure, supported by muscular and persuasive tannins. Lingering flavors fill the palate. Perfect for long aging.
Bouquet: Conveys sweet and fruity aromas of cherries and plums, well-integrated with notes of vanilla and licorice.
Taste: Very elegant and balanced with a beautiful structure, supported by muscular and persuasive tannins. Lingering flavors fill the palate. Perfect for long aging.
Food Pairing: Marries well with red meat, stews, hearty pasta dishes, and cheese.
Ratings & Reviews
92 Points - James Suckling:
"A ripe wine with velvety tannins and juicy fruit. Medium to full body, lots of dried berry and chocolate character. Fresh finish. Slightly one-dimensional now but satisfying. Drinkable but will deliver more pleasure in 2018." - (Tuesday, July 19, 2016)