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Summus Castello Banfi 2016

6000 ml Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah Montalcino, Italy 2016

Summus Castello Banfi 2016 is a dry, full-bodied red from Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah (Montalcino, Italy), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is some. Good with steak, lamb, venison, cheese board. Listed at £297.60 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.

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Hedonism Wines
Out of stock
£297.60
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Taste profile
inferred · confidence 0.45
sweetness
1 / 5
dry
Sangiovese + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
body
4 / 5
full
Sangiovese + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
tannin
4 / 5
firm
Sangiovese + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
acidity
4 / 5
fresh
Sangiovese + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
oak
3 / 5
some
Sangiovese + Cabernet Sauvignon prior
Estimates by WineGenie, not the merchant's or a critic's words. Built from the grape's typical profile, the appellation, terms in the name and the merchant's description. How this works.
Facts
Style
Full, structured reds
rules-v1
Colour
Red
merchant feed
Origin
Montalcino · Italy
merchant feed
Grapes
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
inferred
ABV
not stated by merchant
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Farming
not stated
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Vegan
not stated
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Critic score
none
merchant feed
Drinking window
not stated
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Decant
not stated
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Food
steaklambvenisoncheese boardbraised beefpizza
inferred from grape and style
Occasions
dinner party · steak night · gift · special occasion
inferred
About Sangiovese
Typical aromas: red cherry, sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, tomato leaf. Serve at 16–18 °C. Grape page.
knowledge base
Typical for Sangiovese · knowledge base
Sweetness
bone dryluscious
dry · 1/5
Body
lightfull
medium · 3/5
Tannin
lowhigh
firm · 4/5
Acidity
lowhigh
very high · 5/5
Oak
noneheavy
some · 3/5
Alcohol
lowhigh
moderate-high · 4/5
Typical for the variety; not a measurement of this bottle.
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Merchant's description

Summus 2016 from Castello Banfi is a premium Super Tuscan red wine blend from the Montalcino zone in Tuscany. Castello Banfi is a large, modern estate known for its scientific approach and focus on high-quality production of both local and international varieties. This wine displays a dark, intense profile, offering concentrated aromas of black cherry, tobacco, mocha and liquorice. The palate is full-bodied and rich, showcasing powerful structure and dense, integrated tannins.

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