2016 Castello Banfi Excelsus

Proprietary Blend - 750ML
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WE 96 WA 94 JS 93
WE 96

Wine Enthusiast, May 2020

A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, this red has alluring aromas of botanical herb, woodland berry, blue flower and a whiff of warm spice. Full bodied and loaded with finesse, the smooth, delicious palate doles out...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2020

The Catello Banfi 2016 ExcelsuS (a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot) shows the clear intensity and persistency of the vintage with loads of dark fruit that is woven between layers of spice, tar, smoke and sweet...
JS 93

jamessuckling.com, July 2020

A juicy, fruity red with berry, chocolate and spice character. Some currants, too. Medium to full body, round tannins and a delicious finish. Cabernet sauvignon and merlot. Drink now or hold.

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type Red
Varietal Proprietary Blend
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Vintage 2016
Size 750ML
Percent alcohol 14%
Closure Cork

Castello Banfi, a family-owned wine estate in the Tuscany region, was founded in 1978 by Italian-American brothers, John and Harry Mariani.

The Banfi territory encompasses 7,100 acres of land in Montalcino, of which about one third is planted with Sangiovese, Moscadello and other notable varieties on extremely rich and uniform soils of clay and calcium.

Banfi Piedmont was founded with the acquisition of the historic Bruzzone winery. The holdings there extend between the towns of Novi Ligure and Acqui over an area of 124 acres of which 114 are under vine.

The Banfi vineyards in Bolgheri, located south of Castagneto Carducci, give life to the prized Aska, bringing together intensity, roundness and structure.

Banfi also manages 100 acres of specialized vineyard in Chianti which bequeaths wines that bring together structure, elegance, and typical Tuscan personality.