{"product_id":"toscana-rosso-igt-excelsus-2019-banfi","title":"Toscana Rosso IGT 'Excelsus' 2019 - Banfi","description":"\u003ch2\u003eWhat kind of wine is Toscana Rosso IGT 'Excelsus' 2019 - Banfi?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eToscana Rosso IGT 'Excelsus' 2019 - Banfi\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant \u003cem\u003eSupertuscan\u003c\/em\u003e born in the heart of Montalcino, the result of a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, two international grape varieties that find a great expression of personality in Tuscany. It is a full-bodied, intense, and harmonious wine, combining the elegance of Merlot with the decisive structure of Cabernet Sauvignon, bringing the identity of the territory and Banfi style to the glass.\nProduced only in the best vintages, it represents one of the winery's most iconic labels, a symbol of balance between oenological innovation and Tuscan tradition.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe 2019 vintage in Tuscany was characterized by balanced climatic conditions, with a regular spring and a warm but not excessive summer. The temperature excursions between day and night during the final ripening phase favored perfect aromatic concentration and complete phenolic maturation of the grapes. The result is a refined wine with mature tannins and an extraordinary aging potential over time.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking and Aging\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\nThe Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are vinified separately in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, where \u003cstrong\u003efermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e occurs slowly to preserve fragrance and freshness.\nThis is followed by a \u003cstrong\u003emaceration\u003c\/strong\u003e of about 10-12 days, useful for extracting the intense color and finer aromatic components. The wine then ages in French oak barriques for about 20 months, where it develops depth, elegance, and complexity. Once blended and bottled, it rests for a few more months in the cellar before being released to the market.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eColor\u003c\/h3\u003e\nOn sight, Toscana Rosso IGT 'Excelsus' 2019 - Banfi presents a deep and brilliant ruby red color, with light garnet hues that anticipate its maturity and evolutionary richness.\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNose\u003c\/h3\u003e\nThe bouquet is broad and complex: notes of ripe red fruits, plum, and sour cherry in spirits emerge, accompanied by elegant hints of vanilla, cocoa, tobacco, and sweet spices from the long aging in wood. A scent that evolves in the glass minute by minute, revealing all its refinement.\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\nOn the palate, the wine is decisive and soft at the same time, with a warm and velvety entrance.\nThe \u003cstrong\u003etannin\u003c\/strong\u003e – the natural substance that gives the characteristic astringent sensation in structured reds – is fine and perfectly integrated. The body is full and the aromatic \u003cstrong\u003epersistence\u003c\/strong\u003e is long and enveloping, with returns of ripe fruit, cocoa, and spices.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat dishes to pair with Toscana Rosso IGT 'Excelsus' 2019 - Banfi\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nToscana Rosso IGT 'Excelsus' 2019 - Banfi is a versatile yet decisive wine, ideal for accompanying important dishes and juicy red meats. It pairs well with:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebeef fillet with mushrooms or truffles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eroast or braised lamb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewild boar or Tuscan beef stews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eaged hard cheeses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nAlso excellent as a meditation wine, to be enjoyed slowly with dark chocolate or on its own, to appreciate every nuance.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and Aging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\nKnowing \u003cstrong\u003ehow to store Toscana Rosso IGT 'Excelsus' 2019 - Banfi wine\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential to maintain its quality.\nStore the bottles horizontally, in a dark place free from vibrations, at a constant temperature between 12 and 16°C. The ideal humidity should be around 70%.\nThanks to its structure and prolonged aging, this wine has an excellent aging potential: it can be stored in the cellar for over 10 years, during which it will develop increasingly complex and nuanced aromas, making each bottle a unique experience to rediscover over time.","brand":"Banfi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52415346573651,"sku":"T04-B004-2019-05","price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0985\/2603\/6307\/files\/toscana-rosso-igt-excelsus-2019-banfi.jpg?v=1764414422","url":"https:\/\/www.astemyo.com\/en\/products\/toscana-rosso-igt-excelsus-2019-banfi","provider":"Astemyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}