Cum Laude
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Hearty pasta dishes with rich meat ragù, grilled or roasted red meats such as rosemary-infused lamb, and aged cheeses like Pecorino Toscano.
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the sun-drenched, rolling hills of southern Montalcino, Castello Banfi's 'Cum Laude' is a masterfully crafted Super Tuscan that represents the pinnacle of the estate's extensive clonal research. The name itself, Latin for 'with honors,' pays homage to the rigorous academic approach Banfi applied to understanding the unique soils of their estate. This expressive red is a harmonious blend of four noble varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, and Syrah. Each grape is harvested and vinified separately, then aged in French oak barriques to achieve a complex, full-bodied profile. The result is a wine that beautifully marries the structure and elegance of international grapes with the vibrant, rustic soul of traditional Tuscan Sangiovese, reflecting the pioneering spirit that helped put Montalcino on the global wine map.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1978 by Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani, Banfi is centered around the historic medieval fortress Castello di Poggio alle Mura in Montalcino, Tuscany. The estate played a pivotal role in the modern renaissance of Brunello di Montalcino through pioneering clonal research on Sangiovese, state-of-the-art vinification techniques, and dedicated environmental sustainability. Operating across prime vineyard sites in Tuscany and Piedmont, the winery harmonizes classic Italian heritage with modern precision. Banfi is internationally celebrated for its benchmark Brunello di Montalcino bottlings, expressive Super Tuscan blends such as Cum Laude and Belnero, and an expansive portfolio of elegant single-varietal and sparkling wines.