Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Sangiovese
Sangiovese · Tuscany
$58.99
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Castello Banfi Cum Laude Red Super Tuscan red blend
Castello Banfi · Tuscany · Italy
$28.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Dark berry and plum fruit with licorice, tobacco, black olive, cedar and a firm but polished Tuscan finish.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you enjoy Super Tuscans, Cabernet-based blends, Brunello-adjacent Tuscan reds, or structured reds with both fruit and savory earth.
Why buy it
It offers Banfi's polished Montalcino Super Tuscan style in a bottle that feels special without being as austere as some traditional Brunello.
Best for
Grilled steak, lamb, hearty pasta, aged cheese, or a gift for someone who likes bold Italian reds.
Style
Full-bodied, dry, dark-fruited and savory, with French oak influence and substantial but smooth tannins.
Drinks like
Super Tuscan blends, Bolgheri Rosso, Toscana IGT Cabernet/Merlot blends, modern Chianti Classico Gran Selezione
Experience level
Approachable for newer red-wine drinkers who like full-bodied wines, but structured enough for collectors and Italian wine fans.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
rustic bean soup · grilled steak or lamb chops · aged pecorino or aged cheeses · pappardelle with porcini or meat ragu
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 61-64°F, based on Banfi's 16-18°C recommendation
- Decanting:
- 20-30 minutes to open the dark fruit, spice and tannins
- Glassware:
- large Bordeaux or all-purpose red wine glass
- Drink or cellar:
- Current releases can be enjoyed now or held; Banfi describes the wine as having aging potential
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days, recorked and kept cool
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Castello Banfi Magna Cum Laude is a polished Toscana IGT Super Tuscan from Montalcino, built around Bordeaux varieties with Tuscan character. Expect dark berries, plum, licorice, tobacco, supple tannins and a savory, food-friendly finish.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Super Tuscan red blend
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese - listed by Banfi USA and some technical sheets, Syrah - listed by Banfi winery page, U.S. shop page and some technical sheets, Petit Verdot - listed by current winery and Banfi USA portfolio materials
- Producer
- Castello Banfi
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- Toscana IGT
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.4%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Estate vineyards in Montalcino / Southern Tuscany; Banfi USA describes the origin as Montalcino, Southern Tuscany, Italy.
- Vessel:
- Fermentation in steel fermenters or Horizon steel/French oak hybrid tanks, depending on release information.
About the winery · Castello Banfi ›
Castello Banfi presents Magna Cum Laude as part of its Super Tuscan range from Montalcino in Southern Tuscany. The wine is a proprietary cuvee intended to combine Montalcino-grown red varieties with international grapes and a polished, age-capable style. Banfi positions it alongside its other Latin-named Super Tuscan cuvees, SummuS and ExcelsuS. The style is full-bodied, savory and structured, with dark fruit, spice, tobacco and supple tannins.
Critic reviews
90/100Wine Enthusiast
“Notes of blackberry compote, cherry granita, dried roses, tobacco and earthy mushroom; soft tannins and vivid acidity.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Castello Banfi Cum Laude Red Super Tuscan red blend dry or sweet?
- Castello Banfi Cum Laude Red Super Tuscan red blend is bone dry — its sweetness rating is 1 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Castello Banfi Cum Laude Red Super Tuscan red blend taste like?
- Dark berry and plum fruit with licorice, tobacco, black olive, cedar and a firm but polished Tuscan finish.
- What food pairs with Castello Banfi Cum Laude Red Super Tuscan red blend?
- It pairs well with rustic bean soup, grilled steak or lamb chops, aged pecorino or aged cheeses and pappardelle with porcini or meat ragu.
- How should I serve Castello Banfi Cum Laude Red Super Tuscan red blend?
- Serve at 61-64°F, based on Banfi's 16-18°C recommendation. 20-30 minutes to open the dark fruit, spice and tannins. Glass: large Bordeaux or all-purpose red wine glass.
- Is Castello Banfi Cum Laude Red Super Tuscan red blend a good value?
- At $28.99 it carries a verified 90-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Castello Banfi Cum Laude Red Super Tuscan red blend?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.4% alcohol by volume.