Brancaia il blu 2011

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Brancaia Il Blu 2011

Brancaia , 0,75 l - 14.50%
5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 50% Sangiovese

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Tuscany - Italy
Red still

How to serve

Serve at:

16 - 18°C.

Decanting time:

1 Hour

Longevity:

15 - 25 years

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Brancaia Il Blu 2011

The top-product of the Brancaia brand. Brancaia IL BLU is distinguished for its elegance, complexity and intensity. It is a blend of 50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine ages 20 months in French barriques - 2/3 of them are new - and then matures 12 months in the bottle.

Flavour

The Supertuscan IL BLU proves the performance of Brancaia in terms of elegance, complexity and intensity.

Pairing

As a rule, food with pronounced taste, dark meat such as beef or lamb, roast or braised game, dark feathered game such as pigeon or pheasant

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Name	Brancaia Il Blu 2011
Type	Red still
Classification	IGT Toscana
Year	2011
Size	0,75 l Standard
Alcohol content	14.50% by volume
Grape varieties	5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 50% Sangiovese
Country	Italy
Region	Tuscany
Origin	The Brancaia estate encompasses the vineyards Brancaia (Castellina in Chianti) and Poppi (Radda in Chianti), at between 750 and 1300 feet above sea level. All vineyards have hillside location, looking south, southwest or southeast. They are partly covered with greenery and worked according to integrated production standards.
Soil composition	Soil is lean and stony, with a portion of clay and lime.
Cultivation system	All are cultivated in the one-armed cordon system.
No. plants per hectare	6.000
Yield per hectare	5.500 kg
Harvest	The harvest takes place from September till October and is exclusively done by hand. Grapes are collected in small 44 lb. cases and brought to the cellar as fast as possible.
Fermentation temperature	30-32° C
Fermentation period	Must contact: 20 days
Production technique	Maturing: two thirds in new, one third in used barriques
Ageing	20 months plus 4 months in the bottle
Production year	50,000 bottles
Allergens	Contains sulphites
Pairing	As a rule, food with pronounced taste, dark meat such as beef or lamb, roast or braised game, dark feathered game such as pigeon or pheasant

Expert	Award	Description	Vintage
xtraWine	95/100	95/100	2011
Bibenda		5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine	2020
Veronelli		3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years.	2020
James Suckling	96/100	96/100	2019
Vinous	95/100	95/100	2019
Bibenda		4 bunches of grapes - A high quality wine with distinctive character	2018
Decanter	91/100	91/100	2018
James Suckling	97/100	97/100	2018
Veronelli		3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years.	2018
Vinous	95/100	95/100	2018
Vitae AIS		4 vines - One of the best wines ever	2018
Wine Spectator	93/100	93/100	2018
James Suckling	94/100	94/100	2017
Robert Parker	94/100	94/100	2017
Veronelli		3 red stars - An excellent wine	2017
Vinous	95/100	95/100	2017
Vitae AIS		4 vines - One of the best wines ever	2017
James Suckling	96/100	96/100	2016
Robert Parker	96/100	96/100	2016
Veronelli		3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years.	2016
Vinous	95/100	95/100	2016
Vitae AIS		4 vines - One of the best wines ever	2016
Wine Spectator	96/100	96/100	2016
James Suckling	95/100	95/100	2015
Vitae AIS		4 vines - One of the best wines ever	2015
Wine Spectator	95/100	95/100	2015
Vitae AIS		4 vines - One of the best wines ever	2013
Veronelli		3 gold stars - One of the best wines ever. Top rated for at least 3 years.	2009
Bibenda		5 bunches of grapes - An excellent wine	2008
Gambero Rosso		3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000.	2008
Gambero Rosso		3 red glasses - Absolutely superb. Only 305 out of 18000.	2005

Tuscany - Italy Red still

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Tuscany - Italy
Red still