Excelsus 2019

Description

A still red from Tuscany's IGT region, produced by Banfi, a blend of winemaking passion and technological innovation. 14.5% ABV, blend of 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2019 vintage. A wine born from the vision of the Mariani brothers, with the help of Ezio Rivella, one of Italy's most eminent winemakers. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature (25-30°C) in combined stainless steel and French oak Horizon vats. Aged in 350-liter French oak barriques for 18 months. The nose opens with aromas of wild berries in jelly, drying red roses, woodsy notes, lavender, rhubarb candy, leather, cedarwood, and beeswax, with a sprinkling of cumin, cloves, and paprika, framed by a broad balsamic aroma. More ruby than garnet in color, with a very pleasant and particularly smooth sip, characterized by a persuasive spiciness in the long finish.

Details

Perfume

Notes of small berries in gelatin, withering red roses, forest tones, lavender, rhubarb candy, leather, cedar wood, and beeswax, with a sprinkling of cumin, cloves and paprika, framed in a broad balsamic structure.

Color

Ruby, slightly garnet.

Taste

Very pleasant and particularly smooth, characterized by a persuasive spiciness in the long finish.

Serve at:

18 - 20 °C.

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Producer

Producer

Banfi

From this winery

• Start up year: 1978
• Oenologist: Matteo Bagnoli
• Bottles produced: 10.000.000
• Hectares: 1.089

Founded in 1978 by the vision of Italian-American brothers John and Harry Mariani, Banfi represents a marriage of winemaking passion and technological innovation. Through collaboration with Ezio Rivella, one of Italy's most eminent winemakers, the land purchased in Montalcino was transformed into a crucible of quality and potential. The acquisition of the historic Piedmontese winery Bruzzone subsequently further enriched the portfolio, integrating the sparkling wine tradition of Piedmont into the Banfi world.

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Tuscany

Technical Sheet

Name	Banfi Excelsus 2019
Type	Red green still
Denomination	Toscana IGT
Vintage	2019
Size	0,75 l
Alcohol content	14.5% by volume
Grape varieties	60% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Vendor	Banfi
Origin	Montalcino (Siena)
Soil composition	Tendentially silty with reddish clays and pebbles.
Cultivation system	Spurred cordon.
Plants per hectare	4,200
Yield per hectare	6,000 kg/hectare.
Fermentation temperature	25-30 °C
Wine making	Fermentation in temperature-controlled hybrid French oak and stainless-steel tanks Horizon at 25-30 °C.
Aging	In 350-l French oak barriques for 18 months.
Allergens	Contains sulphites