Brancaia
Chianti Classico Riserva Magnum 2018
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot |
| Aging | 16 months in tonneaux for the Sangiovese and 16 months in barriques for the Merlot. Finally, it ages in bottles for at least one year. |
| Year | 2018 |
| Product name | Chianti Classico Riserva Magnum 2018 |
| Color | Bright ruby. |
| Perfume | Intriguing nose of cherry and wild fruits, cinchona and graphite, leather, watermelon, humus and pipe tobacco. |
| Taste | It has a round taste accompanied by hints of cherry, spices, leather and chocolate. |
| Pairings | It pairs well with grilled or roast meat, stews and pasta with savoury sauces. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Chianti Classico Riserva is a still red Tuscan wine with a Controlled and Guaranteed Designation of Origin (DOCG). This wine is the fruit of a grape variety strongly tied to the terroir, grown on medium-fertile clayey soil, in which silt, clay, and sand are present in equal parts. The particular depth of the soil makes the vines particularly resistant to drought. The plants, grown following the guidelines of integrated production, are trained using the simple spurred cordon system and enjoy a continental climate characterized by cold winters with temperatures that drop below zero and rather hot summers that can exceed 40°C, with rainfall concentrated in the months between October and April. The Chianti Classico Riserva from the Brancaia winery is the product of a blend of Sangiovese (80%) and Merlot (20%). The harvest, carried out entirely by hand, covers a period from the second half of September to the first days of October. Subsequently, the grapes, in contact with the skins, undergo fermentation at controlled temperatures ranging from 30°C to 32°C. Alcoholic fermentation lasts for a maximum of 20 days. This is followed by maturation in tonneaux and barriques, half new and half used. The aging phase, lasting 16 months, takes place for the Sangiovese in tonneaux and for the Merlot in barriques. After 16 months, the wine is bottled, and then, before being released for sale, it continues to age in the bottle for a minimum of 8 months. The result is a full-bodied and highly elegant wine.
Awards
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2018
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2018
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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2018
94/100
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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2018
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2018
90/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
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2018
4Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Details
Perfume
Color
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 Riserva Magnum 2018 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Chianti Classico DOCG |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Brancaia |
| Origin | Radda in Chianti (Siena). |
| Harvest | From the 13th of September to the 5th of October. |
| Aging | 16 months in tonneaux for the Sangiovese and 16 months in barriques for the Merlot. Finally, it ages in bottles for at least one year. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |