Castello Banfi Toscana Magna Cum Laude 2019
$50
Saturated with black currant and blackberry flavors, this red also reveals bell pepper, eucalyptus, iron and tobacco notes. Dense tannins hold court on the finish, while the fruit, savory and mineral elements linger. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah. Best from 2024 through 2037. 7,500 cases made, 1,400 cases imported.
Details
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Sep 30, 2022
Primary Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon, native to Bordeaux, has thick blue skins, giving the resulting wines plentiful tannins and phenolics and making them particularly ageworthy. Over the past 50 years, Cabernet Sauvignon has spread to all of the New World's major winegrowing regions, and it remains one of France's most important grapes.
Other Grapes
Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah
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Castello Banfi Toscana Magna Cum Laude 2019
Saturated with black currant and blackberry flavors, this red also reveals bell pepper, eucalyptus, iron and tobacco notes. Dense tannins hold court on the finish, while the fruit, savory and mineral elements linger. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese and Syrah. Best from 2024 through 2037. 7,500 cases made, 1,400 cases imported.
Details
Wine Type and Color
Red Still
Magazine Issue
Sep 30, 2022
Primary Grape
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon, native to Bordeaux, has thick blue skins, giving the resulting wines plentiful tannins and phenolics and making them particularly ageworthy. Over the past 50 years, Cabernet Sauvignon has spread to all of the New World's major winegrowing regions, and it remains one of France's most important grapes.
Other Grapes
Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah
