Notes of: Tobacco

Notes of: Cedar

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Notes of: Dark Chocolate

Banfi

Banfi ExcelsuS

Italy, Tuscany

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.4

Highly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Banfi ExcelsuS is a premium red wine produced by Banfi, a renowned winery in Tuscany, Italy. The wine is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes grown in the estate's vineyards in the Montalcino appellation. The vineyards are situated on hillsides with varying exposures and soil types, which contribute to the wine's complexity and depth. The grapes are carefully selected and hand-harvested before undergoing a traditional vinification process, including maceration and aging in French oak barrels. The resulting wine is full-bodied, with rich flavors of dark fruit, chocolate, and spice, and a long, elegant finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This wine is a classic Italian blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.On the nose, aromas of ripe blackberries and ripe cherries mix with notes of herbs and spices. On the palate, the wine is complex and full-bodied, with a rich core of sweet, ripe red and black fruit flavors, complemented by hints of tobacco, herbs, and cedar. The finish is long and lingering, with fine-grained tannins and a hint of pepper. Overall, this wine is a great example of Italian winemaking at its best.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2057

Profile

Sweetness:

Almost dry

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (2)

Merlot

Cabernet Sauvignon

ORIGINS

Winery: Banfi

Region: Tuscany

Tuscany, located in central Italy, is one of the most renowned wine regions in the world. With its rolling hills, picturesque vineyards, and centuries-old winemaking traditions. Tuscany has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the Etruscans in the 8th century BC. Today, Tuscany is one of the most important wine regions in Italy, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. The region is home to some of the world's most renowned producers, including Antinori, Frescobaldi, and Castello Banfi.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.4

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