Brancaia Tre Rosso 1500ml (1500ml)
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Wine Type
Red Wine
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Size
1500ml
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Vintage
2021
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Country
Italy
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Region
Tuscany
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Sub-Region
ChiantiLa Maremma
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Grape
Cabernet SauvignonMerlotSangiovese
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Food Pairing
Pasta DishesPorkWarm Vegetable Dishes
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Farming Method
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Purchased in 1981 by Swiss couple Brigitte and Bruno Widmer, the original estate sitting atop the Brancaia hill, it was initially a place for their family to visit on holiday. The 20 ha site sported a house in desperate need of renovations and 4 ha of vineyards; a well-protected plot surrounding by deep woods, free from any neighbouring vineyards that have been sprayed with chemicals.
After their Chianti Classico (1983) won a blind tasting in 1986, it wasn’t soon after that the Widmer’s bought 53 ha more, located in Radda. During that time, their famous Il Blu was produced- a blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot. This blend didn’t meet the requirements and/or guidelines to be classified as Chianti Classico and the Widmer family found themselves part of the Super Tuscan movement, a label eventually granted by the Italian government in 1992 known as: Toscana IGT.
Tasting Notes
A balanced with lots of fruit intensity on the nose; aromas of raspberry and blackberry and hints of coffee and fresh flowers. The palate is medium to full-bodied, with velvety tannins and a long, pleasing finish.
Method
Made from 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, the grapes are sourced from three estates: Brancaia (Castellina), Poppi (Radda) and Brancaia in Maremma (Grosseto). Fermentation at 28 degrees celcius with 18 days of skin contact, followed by 2/3 of the wine ageing in tonneaux (500L oak barrels) and 1/3 in concrete tanks for 12 months.
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