The chalky soils not only provide excellent drainage but also impart elegance and finesse to the resulting wine
who almost single-handedly saved Viognier from extinction in the 20th century
in one of the most biodiverse regions on earth
yet lifted by freshness and drawn out by a subtle smoky note on the finish
the building and not the vineyards) thus the wine from the Laguardia vineyards is cleverly called L4GD4
2022 ''Magna Cum Laude' Toscana IGT, Banfi valentines The chalky soils not onlyMagna Cum Laude, Latin for with high honours, combines Montalcinos historic Sangiovese Brunello clone with international grape varieties of Cabernet, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. Magna Cum Laude flanks two other Castello Banfi proprietary cuves bearing Latin names, Summus, the highest, and Excelsus, meaning eminent. On the nose, the scent is characterised by hints of red fruits with intense cherry tones, accompanied by spicy notes of liquorice and