2023 Banfi 'Magna Cum Laude' Toscana

Aromas of ripe blackberry, plum, leather, espresso, and toasted oak lead into a full-bodied, structured palate. Flavors of dark cherry, cocoa, and dried herbs join firm, integrated tannins and balanced acidity through a long, savory finish.

Hand-harvested fruit ferments in hybrid wood-and-steel tanks with skin contact for about two weeks. The distinct varieties age separately in French oak barriques for 6 to 8 months before blending, followed by additional barrel aging and resting in bottle before release.

Grapes come from estate vineyards in Montalcino. The vines grow in clay-loam and calcareous soils, benefiting from warm Tuscan sunshine and cooling maritime breezes that promote even ripening while retaining acidity.