🏰Banfi's 2019 Excelsus is a Supertuscan of exceptional elegance, masterfully blending Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to deliver a rich, complex bouquet of red fruits and spices, culminating in a powerful, long-aging palate with sweet tannins and vibrant freshness. The 2019 vintage, marked by an initial cold spell followed by a hot, dry period, allowed for optimal grape ripening, yielding wines with intense territorial personality and elegant aromas. This deep ruby-red wine with violet reflections offers a nose of cassis, ripe fruit, licorice, tobacco, cherry, raspberries, aromatic herbs, and toasted almonds. On the palate, it's full-bodied and broad, with a balanced harmony between velvety tannins and vibrant freshness, leading to a long, persistent finish. Expect notes of black currants, plum skins, toasted spices, cedar, nut shell, mineral, sea shell, crushed stones, and vivid acidity. 🍴 Ideal paired with red meats, game, and aged cheeses. Consider a rich Florentine steak or wild boar ragu. 🥂 A refined choice for those seeking an enveloping and sophisticated sensory experience, perfect for a special dinner or a celebratory meal.