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Brancaia Merlot Blend 20221 "Il Blue" Toscana IGT Chianti Classico Tuscany
Brancaia Merlot Blend 20221 "Il Blue" Toscana IGT Chianti Classico TuscanyBrancaia Merlot Blend 20221 "Il Blue" Toscana IGT Chianti Classico Tuscany
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Proprietary Blend: 80% Merlot, 10% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
NOTES: Made only from the best hand-harvested and selected grapes from our two estates in the Chianti region, with ultra-fine tannins and a smooth and full finish, this is a full-bodied wine that stands out for its complexity and elegance. Today, thanks to the ever-improving complexity of our Merlot grapes, in particular from our vineyards in Radda in Chianti,the blend is 80% Merlot and 10% each Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Each single vineyard and variety are aged separately in barriques, new for two thirds, for 18 months. Afterwards, all the individual casks are tasted to select the final blend, which refines in uncoated concrete tanks for 3 months. This way the wine becomes more balanced, aromas are better integrated and so are the tannins, even before the one-year bottle aging. We continue the work of perfecting this wine, while at the same time, we take great care to preserve its identity.
Vineyards and Terroir: Vineyards location Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti
Vinification and Aging: Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,70‰
Maturing: 18 months 2/3 in new barriques 1/3 in used barriques, 3 additional months in concrete tanks.
Bottle ageing: 12 months
Ageing potential: Up to 25 years
Tasting Notes: Aromas of currant, violet and cocoa. A wine of great structure, with elegant, firm and creamy tannins. Rich and intense, with sweet currant and wild berries characterizing the finish.
Pairing: Food with pronounced taste, dark meat such as beef or lamb, roast or braised game.
