Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Sangiovese
Sangiovese · Tuscany
$58.99
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Castello Banfi Summus Red
Castello Banfi · Tuscany · Italy
$57.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 94-point score from James Suckling.
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
A full, polished Tuscan red with ripe cherry, plum and blackberry, layered with vanilla, licorice, herbs, violet and fine-grained tannin.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like Super Tuscans, structured Chianti Classico Riserva, Brunello-adjacent reds, or Cabernet-influenced blends with Italian freshness.
Why buy it
SummuS brings together Banfi's Montalcino fruit, French oak aging and a Sangiovese-Cabernet-Syrah blend in a serious but approachable Super Tuscan style.
Best for
Roasts, steak dinners, rich pasta, gifting, or putting away for a few years.
Style
Full-bodied, dry, oak-aged Super Tuscan with ripe fruit, savory spice and polished tannic structure.
Drinks like
Toscana IGT Super Tuscan blends, Bolgheri Rosso, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione, modern Rioja Reserva.
Experience level
Best for shoppers who enjoy structured reds; approachable enough with a hearty meal, but most rewarding for fans of layered Tuscan wines.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled ribeye or bistecca alla fiorentina · tuscan beef stew with herbs · pappardelle with wild boar or mushroom ragù · aged pecorino or parmigiano-reggiano
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F, based on Banfi's 16-18°C serving guidance and typical structured Tuscan red service.
- Decanting:
- 30-60 minutes is recommended by WineDiscounts.com for the current release to open up fruit, spice and tannin.
- Glassware:
- Large Bordeaux or universal red wine glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Current releases can be enjoyed now with air, and the wine is built for additional aging.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Castello Banfi SummuS Toscana IGT is a polished Super Tuscan red from Montalcino, blending Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. Expect ripe cherry, plum and dark berry fruit with notes of vanilla, licorice, spice and firm but refined tannins.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Red blend: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah
- Grapes
- Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
- Producer
- Castello Banfi
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Tuscany
- Appellation
- Toscana IGT
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.3%
Details last verified September 24, 2026
Winemaking details ›
- Vineyard source:
- Montalcino, Southern Tuscany, Italy; Banfi describes the soils as stony, calcareous, well structured and well drained.
- Vessel:
- The three varieties are vinified separately; after alcoholic fermentation, the individual wines are transferred to French oak barriques.
About the winery · Castello Banfi ›
Banfi was founded in 1978 by Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani. The estate developed in Montalcino with a strong focus on research, Sangiovese clonal selection and modern winery design. Banfi's Montalcino winery was inaugurated in 1984, and the Horizon winemaking area followed in 2007. Today, Castello Banfi is associated with both Brunello di Montalcino and Super Tuscan wines such as SummuS.
Critic reviews
94/100James Suckling
“Intense yet balanced, with ripe blackberries and blueberries, savory herbs, violets, spices, full body and firm polished tannins.”
93/100Wine Enthusiast
“Rich and layered with vanilla bean, dark fruit, earth and pepper, followed by berries, vanilla-chocolate and silky tannins.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Castello Banfi Summus Red dry or sweet?
- Castello Banfi Summus Red 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 Summus Red taste like?
- A full, polished Tuscan red with ripe cherry, plum and blackberry, layered with vanilla, licorice, herbs, violet and fine-grained tannin.
- What food pairs with Castello Banfi Summus Red?
- It pairs well with Grilled ribeye or bistecca alla Fiorentina, Tuscan beef stew with herbs, Pappardelle with wild boar or mushroom ragù and Aged pecorino or Parmigiano-Reggiano.
- How should I serve Castello Banfi Summus Red?
- Serve at 60-65°F, based on Banfi's 16-18°C serving guidance and typical structured Tuscan red service. 30-60 minutes is recommended by WineDiscounts.com for the current release to open up fruit, spice and tannin. Glass: Large Bordeaux or universal red wine glass.
- Is Castello Banfi Summus Red a good value?
- At $57.99 it carries a verified 94-point score from James Suckling; the review is shown on this page.
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Castello Banfi Summus Red?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.3% alcohol by volume.