Ruby red, intense, and very deep. Complex, with notes of blackberries, plum jam, cherries, with aromas of licorice, black olives, and pipe tobacco.

CUM LAUDE SANT’ ANTIMO DOC – ESTATE BOTTLED

Production Area:
Montalcino, Southern Tuscany, Italy.

Grape Varieties:
Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Merlot 30%,
Sangiovese 25%, Syrah 15%.

Description:
Ruby red, intense, and very deep. Complex,
with notes of blackberries, plum jam,
cherries, with aromas of licorice, black
olives, and pipe tobacco. Full bodied, dense
tannins, round, and soft. Can benefi t from
moderate aging, but already very enjoyable
upon release.

Cum Laude, Latin for “with honors,” combines Montalcino’s
historic Sangiovese Brunello clone with international grape varieties
of Cabernet, Merlot, and Syrah. Each variety is vinifi ed separately
and aged 6-8 months to enhance its unique characteristics.  e
cuvée is then made and aged an additional 6-8 months. It is
unfi ltered to preserve its unique character. At least 6 months of
bottle rest follows.
Cum Laude fl anks two other Castello Banfi proprietary cuvées
bearing Latin names, SummuS “the highest,” (Sangiovese, Cabernet
Sauvignon and Syrah), and Excelsus, meaning “eminent,” (Cabernet
Sauvignon and Merlot).
A perfect match for rustic bean soups, grilled meats, and aged cheeses.