Castello Banfi 1997 Excelsus Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot (Toscana)

Country: Italy / Excelsus
Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Tuscany
Winery: Castello Banfi / Toscana

Very supple on the palate, this Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend has dense black cherry aromas and flavors framed by dill oak. Earth notes add a touch of complexity and the finish is full, with tobacco-earth accents. Attractive and easy-to-like as it is, but the wine seems to have the potential for more nuance and dimension than it presently shows.