/CastelloBanfiUSA castellobanfi.com /castellobanfiusa 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 flanks two other Castello Banfi proprietary cuvées bearing Latin names, SummuS “the highest,” and ExcelsuS, meaning “eminent.” SOIL Stony and calcareous. PRODUCTION TECHNIQUE Each variety is vinified 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 unfiltered to preserve its unique character. At least 6 months of bottle rest follows. BOUQUET Full 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 benefit from moderate aging, but very enjoyable upon release. ORIGIN Montalcino, Southern Tuscany, Italy _______________________ VARIETIES Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, and Syrah _______________________ ANALYSIS Alcohol 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 _______________________ ©2019 VB Imports, Old Brookville, NY. Information may change vintage to vintage. MAGNA CUM LAUDE TOSCANA IGT