Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva (750ml)
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Country
Italy
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Region
Tuscany
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Sub-Region
Chianti Classico
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Size
750ml
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Wine Type
Red Wine
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Grape
Sangiovese
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Food Pairing
GamePasta Dishes
You’ll find Brancaia in the heart of Tuscany’s Chianti Classico area, encompassing three estates: Brancaia (Castellina), Poppi (Radda) and Brancaia in Maremma (Grosseto). Brancais has been owned and operated by Swiss couple Brigitte and Bruno Widmer since 1981. The estate came to instant fame with its outstanding 1983 Chianti Classico. Since then, through uncompromising dedication to quality, Brancaia’s wines continue to stand out and command the attention and praise of Tuscan wine lovers and international wine critics. In addition to their powerful Chianti Classico, they produce a range of Supertuscans that have garnered cult status.
Tasting Notes
The Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva is a fat, opulent Chianti loaded with perfumed, juicy fruit. The wine blossoms on the palate with tons of generosity and an undeniably appealing personality.
Method
The best of the Sangiovese grapes from Brancaia and Poppi are blended with a touch of Merlot. Aged 16 months in French barriques – half of them are new – and matures for a few months in the bottle.
Our Thoughts
The 2013 Chianti Classico Riserva hits all the high notes expected of this historic denomination. The wine is brimming with cherry fruit and luscious darkness with spice, leather and unsweetened chocolate. The blend is 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot, and the wine is aged in medium toast barrique (both new and neutral) for 16 months. Like the other successful interpretations from this classic vintage, this expression reveals an impressive sense of balance. If I had to make a 2013 Chianti Classico short list, this wine would be on it. – Monica Larner
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