Cum Laude
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 4 to 10 years from the vintage release, when its robust tannins soften and the complex layers of dark fruit, spice, and oak integrate beautifully.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Hearty pasta dishes with rich meat ragù, grilled or roasted red meats such as rosemary-infused lamb, and aged cheeses like Pecorino Toscano.
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1978 by the Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani, Banfi is a pioneering estate headquartered at the historic Castello di Poggio alle Mura in Montalcino, Tuscany. The winery is globally renowned for its groundbreaking clonal research on the Sangiovese grape, which helped redefine the quality and consistency of Brunello di Montalcino, alongside its state-of-the-art, sustainable winemaking technologies. While deeply rooted in Tuscany, Banfi has expanded its footprint to Piedmont, crafting a diverse portfolio of premium wines that ranges from elegant Brunellos and innovative Super Tuscans like Cum Laude and Belnero, to expressive whites like San Angelo Pinot Grigio and Fontanelle Chardonnay.