SummuS Toscana IGT Supertuscans 2017
Italy, Tuscany
Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Description
Castello Banfi's innovative spirit and winemaking expertise is demonstrated in all its wines, but none embodies these qualities as prominently as SummuS. A wine of towering elegance, SummuS is an extraordinary blend of Sangiovese (used regionally to make the famed Brunello di Montalcino) which contributes body; Cabernet Sauvignon, fruit and structure; and Syrah, elegance, character and a fruity bouquet.
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Alcohol
15.5%
Analytical data
dry
Vineyard
Montalcino
Soil Type
Sangiovese: yellowish brown colour, sandy topsoil, calcareous with round stone; Cabernet Sauvignon: light olive brown colour, limestone with gravel and pebbles; Syrah: light olive brown colour, clay calcareous topsoil.
Viticulture
TRELLISING SYSTEM: Cordone speronato (Spurred cordon). VINE DENSITY: Sangiovese: 4100 vines/ha; Cabernet Sauvignon 2100 vines/ha; Syrah 2100 vines/ha. HECTAR YIELD: Sangiovese: 60 q.li/ha; Cabernet Sauvignon e Syrah: 65 q.li/ha.
Vinification
Produced only in favorable vintages. The 3 varieties are vinified separately in Horizon hybrid stainless steel & wood tanks, with variable macerations from 10 to 18 days.
Maturation
After alcoholic fermentation, the individual varietal wines, are transferred to barriques where they stay separate for 12 months. Subsequently, they are blended and the wood aging continues for an additional 8-10 months. Bottle aging follows for 6 months.
