BANFI WINE SUMMUS 2017 MAGNUM LT.1,5

A wine from the Banfi winery that expresses refinement and prestige, Supertuscan par excellence.

The production area is that of the owned vineyards in the hilly area of the southern slope of the Municipality of Montalcino.

The soils rise at a different altitude for each vineyard used for its vinification.

For Sangiovese they are placed at 250 meters above sea level.

For Cabernet Sauvignon at 130 meters above sea level and for Syrah at 120 meters above sea level. The typology of the soils is characterized by a yellowish brown colour, a sandy loam texture and a good presence of limestone, with an abundant rounded skeleton.

The grapes used for the vinification are those of Sangiovese, as well as clones from internal selection which account for 40% of the blend, the Cabernet Sauvignon which accounts for 35% of the blend and lastly the Syrah present for 25% %.

The training system is that of the spurred cordon as per company tradition. The planting density reached is about 4,100 vines per hectare, capable of developing a yield of 65 quintals

This sensational wine from the Tuscan Castello Banfi winery is produced only in the most favorable years. The three varieties are vinified separately in combined Horizon steel and wood vats at a controlled temperature, with macerations ranging from 10 to 18 days.

After the alcoholic fermentation the wines, coming from the single varieties, are decanted into barriques where they remain separate for 12 months.

Subsequently we proceed to the blend, which continues its maturation in wood for another 8-10 months. This is followed by refinement in the bottle for 6 months.

1.5 liter bottle