About this wine
A Bordeaux-style Super Tuscan blend of roughly 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, produced only in excellent vintages. Complex aromas of cassis, ripe dark berries, licorice, tobacco, cedar and cocoa lead into a powerful, full-bodied, richly structured palate. The name is Latin for 'eminent.'
A good entry point for Bordeaux-blend lovers curious about Tuscany's Super Tuscan style.
Sommelier's Note
"Excelsus proves Banfi can play the international-varietal game as convincingly as it does traditional Sangiovese — a Merlot-led Super Tuscan with real ambition."
Food Pairings
Best with grilled or roasted red meats, game, and dishes with dark, rich sauces such as beef braised in red wine.
When to drink it
Special dinners featuring red meat, and gifting to Bordeaux-blend enthusiasts.
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- Style
- Red
- Alcohol
- 14.5%
- Price Range
- $85-100
Terroir & Winemaking
A Bordeaux-style blend of approximately 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the Banfi estate in the Sant'Antimo area, produced only in excellent vintages. Aged in French oak barriques, yielding a powerful, full-bodied Super Tuscan with firm, ripe tannins.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grapes make up Excelsus?
- Excelsus is a Bordeaux-style blend of approximately 60% Merlot and 40% Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Is Excelsus produced every year?
- No, it is produced only in excellent vintages, making it a selective, vintage-dependent bottling.
- What does the name Excelsus mean?
- Excelsus is Latin for 'eminent' or 'lofty,' reflecting the wine's ambition as one of Banfi's top Super Tuscan blends.
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