Brancaia
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2021
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 12 months, 2/3 in steel 1/3 in cement. Several months bottle-ageing. |
| Year | 2021 |
| Biologic | Sì |
| Product name | Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2021 |
| Perfume | Ripe cherry, cedar and cocoa notes on the nose. |
| Taste | Fruity wine with good body and fine tannins. |
| Pairings | Salami, cheese, pasta, poultry and grilled meat. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Organic still red wine from Tuscany, Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, 14.5% ABV, produced by Brancaia. 100% Sangiovese, 2021 vintage. A Chianti Classico Gran Selezione that embodies the passion and commitment of the Widmer family, combining Italian style with Swiss precision. Aged for 12 months, 2/3 in stainless steel and 1/3 in cement. Aged for a few months in bottle. Notes of ripe cherry, cedar, and cocoa on the nose. Fruity, full-bodied, and with fine tannins, this wine promises great emotions.
Awards
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2021
5Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2021
2This guide is highly respected and offers the most comprehensive review of Italian wines. It has a long tradition and is based on blind tastings carried out by over 100 experts.
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2021
95/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2021
93/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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2021
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2021
93/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2021
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Details
Perfume
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C.
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1981
- Oenologist: Barbara Widmer, Carlo Ferrini
- Bottles produced: 614.000
- Hectares: 90
| Name | Brancaia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Brancaia |
| Origin | Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti |
| Climate | Continental climate, with cold winters (temperatures below 0 °C) and very hot summers. Altitude: 230-400 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South, South-West. |
| Soil composition | Castellina in Chianti: clayey; Radda in Chianti: medium texture, rich in skeleton. |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Wine making | Skin contact: up to 13 days |
| Aging | 12 months, 2/3 in steel 1/3 in cement. Several months bottle-ageing. |
| Total acidity | 5.0 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |