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ExcelsuS Toscana IGT wine — Castello Banfi winery — Dionysus

ExcelsuS Toscana IGT

by Castello Banfi · Tuscany, Italy

AppellationSant’AntimoDOC
TypeRed
GrapesCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Alcohol15.0%
SweetnessDry
ColourRed
Colour depthDark
BodyFull-bodied
Serve at16–18 °C
Keeps for15 years
Bottled in0.75 l · 1.5 l
Castello BanfiTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vinification

The grapes are harvested entirely by hand at optimal ripeness. Each variety is fermented separately, with methods and temperatures tailored to it. Maceration lasts 8–18 days. Malolactic fermentation takes place in barriques.

Ageing

Each variety matures separately for 12–14 months in French oak barrels. After blending, the wine ages for a further 8–10 months, followed by six months in the winery’s cellars after bottling.

Label / history

The name “Excelsus” means “outstanding” in Latin. The wine is produced only in the most exceptional vintage years.