Winery Banfi - SummuS

Winery BanfiSummuS

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The SummuS of Winery Banfi is a red wine from the region of Toscane.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Sangiovese.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the SummuS from the Winery Banfi

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the SummuS of Winery Banfi in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, tobacco

Wine with earth taste

leather, earthy

Wine with spices taste

licorice, pepper

Wine with microbio taste

cheese, cream

Wine with floral taste

violet, perfume

On the nose the SummuS of Winery Banfi in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cedar or white pepper and sometimes also flavors of caramel, raisin or mint.

Details and technical informations about Winery Banfi's SummuS.

Winemaker
Castello Banfi
Region/Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

SummuS - 2016
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 4.311110
SummuS - 2015
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 4.111110
SummuS - 2014
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 411110
SummuS - 2013
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 4.111110
SummuS - 2012
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 4.211110
SummuS - 2011
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 4.311110
SummuS - 2010
In the top 100 of of Toscane wines
Average rating: 4.211110

The best vintages of SummuS from Winery Banfi are 1997, 2016, 2011, 2007 and 2005.

Informations about the Winery Banfi

The winery offers 113 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This winery is part of the Banfi Vintners.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Toscane
Find the Winery Banfi on Facebook and on Twitter

The Winery Banfi is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 94 wines for sale in the of Toscane to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 2000 of of Italy wines
In the top 600 of of Toscane wines
In the top 7500 of red wines
In the top 10000 wines of the world

The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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