with chalk concealed below the clay deposits
in one of the most biodiverse regions on earth
The vines are grown in clay and silt soils
The chalky soils not only provide excellent drainage but also impart elegance and finesse to the resulting wine
ripe berries
2022 ''Magna Cum Laude' Toscana IGT, Banfi valentines with chalk concealed below theMagna Cum Laude, Latin for with high honours, combines Montalcinos historic Sangiovese Brunello clone with international grape varieties of Cabernet, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Magna Cum Laude flanks two other Castello Banfi proprietary cuves bearing Latin names, Summus, the highest, and Excelsus, meaning eminent. On the nose, the scent is characterised by hints of red fruits with intense cherry tones, accompanied by spicy notes of liquorice and