In the glass

Full-bodiedFirm tanninHigh acidityDryLong finish

Aroma: black cherry, graphite, sweet pepper, violet

Palate: dark plum, iron, polished oak, sweet spice

Banfi's Super Tuscan Sangiovese-Cabernet-Syrah blend bottled under the Sant'Antimo DOC.

What it pairs with

  • Lamb chops with rosemary
    Syrah's pepper-and-herb register meets lamb.
  • Bistecca alla fiorentina Find bistecca alla fiorentina on TableJourney →
    Bordeaux-blend weight handles a T-bone.
  • Aged hard cheese with truffle honey
    Sweet umami matches the wine's spice.

History

Summus debuted in 1985 as Banfi's flagship Super Tuscan, blending Sangiovese with Cabernet and Syrah under the Sant'Antimo DOC.

  1. 1985 — First vintage of Summus

Facts

Producer
Castello Banfi
Grapes
Sangiovese (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (30%), Syrah (20%)
Classification
Sant'Antimo DOC
Oak
20 months in French oak barriques
ABV
14.5%
Price
EUR 40 to 60 at retail
Drinking window
5 to 15 from vintage
First vintage
1985

Scores

  • Wine Advocate 93 (2018 vintage, reviewed 2022)

Tags

cabernet sauvignon dry firm tannin full body high acid medium term mood bold mood elegant occasion dinner party occasion special old world pairs with aged cheese pairs with game pairs with red meat price premium sangiovese still red super tuscan syrah
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