Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2020

Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2020

92
WS 94
RP 93
JS 94
VO 92

Brancaia , 0,75 l - 14.00%
20% Merlot, 80% Sangiovese

€ 25.01
Price ex VAT
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Tuscany - Italy
Red organic still

How to serve

Serve at:

18 - 20°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Glass:
Full Bodied and Very Aged Red Wines
Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2020
The 'Chianti Classico Riserva' is made from the best Sangiovese grapes. This well-structured wine displays the elegance and charm of this classic Tuscan grape variety and does not betray the high expectations of this historic appellation. It has a round taste and hints of cherry, spices, leather and chocolate. The Sangiovese, blended with Merlot, is aged in barriques and tonneaux for 16 months and then in bottles for at least one year.

Colour

Bright ruby.

Bouquet

Intriguing nose of cherry and wild fruits, cinchona and graphite, leather, watermelon, humus and pipe tobacco.

Flavour

It has a round taste accompanied by hints of cherry, spices, leather and chocolate.

Pairing

It pairs well with grilled or roast meat, stews and pasta with savoury sauces.

Pasta
Meat
Game
Cheese
Matured cheese
Pork

Features

Name Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2020
Type Red organic still
Classification DOCG Chianti Classico Riserva
Year 2020
Size 0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content 14.00% by volume
Grape varieties 20% Merlot, 80% Sangiovese
Country
Region Tuscany
Origin Radda in Chianti (Siena).
Harvest From the 13th of September to the 5th of October.
Ageing 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
Pairing It pairs well with grilled or roast meat, stews and pasta with savoury sauces.
On offer Price Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2020 € 25.01  ex VAT

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Vintage

James Suckling
94/100 
2020
Robert Parker
93/100 
2020
Vinous
92/100 
2020
Wine Spectator
94/100 
2020
xtraWine
94/100 
2020
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2019
Decanter
93/100 
2019
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2019
Vitae AIS
 
3 vines - An excellent wine 2019
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2018
Gambero Rosso
 
2 red glasses - An excellent wine that has reached the final tasting 2018
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2018
Vitae AIS
 
4 vines - One of the best wines ever 2018
Bibenda
 
4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character 2017
Decanter
90/100 
2017
Veronelli
 
3 red stars - An excellent wine 2016
Bibenda
 
5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine 2015
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2013
Gambero Rosso
 
3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000. 2012
Brancaia

Brancaia in Chianti Classico, encompassing the 2 estates of Brancaia and Poppi, has been owned by the Swiss couple Brigitte and Bruno Widmer since 1981. Barbara and Martin Kronenberg-Widmer run the winery together which is located in the heart of the...

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