Brancaia
Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2021
| Denomination | DOCG Chianti Classico Gran Selezione |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Sangiovese |
| Aging | 12 months, 2/3 in stainless steel and 1/3 in concrete; several months of bottle ageing |
- Identity: Organic Chianti Classico Gran Selezione DOCG, 100% Sangiovese, vintage 2021
- Aroma: notes of ripe cherry, cedar, cocoa, with hints of tobacco and liquorice
- Taste: dry, fruity and full-bodied, refined tannins and pronounced elegance
- Vinification: hand-picked, maceration for up to 13 days in steel at 28-30 °C
- Serving and pairings: decant for 1 hour, serve at 18-20 °C, ideal with grilled meats, game and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Brancaia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione is an organic red wine of remarkable elegance, made from Sangiovese grapes. It stands out for its deep and layered bouquet, where ripe cherry, citron and cocoa emerge, combined with hints of red fruits, aromatic herbs, leather, liquorice and tobacco. On the palate, it reveals a fruity and full-bodied sip, supported by fine tannins that ensure a great structure and a dry, consistent and extremely satisfying taste.
Where it comes from
The grapes are grown in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, between the municipalities of Castellina and Radda in Chianti, at an altitude between 230 and 400 metres. The clay soils of Castellina are complemented by the medium-textured, stony soils of Radda, creating an ideal pedoclimatic environment for Sangiovese. The south and south-west exposure ensures proper sunlight, while the continental climate, with its cold winters and hot summers, allows for complete ripening, promoting the perfect aromatic balance.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with a careful manual harvest. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in contact with the skins in steel tanks, with maceration lasting about thirteen days. This is followed by malolactic fermentation to stabilise the acidic profile. The wine then undergoes twelve months of ageing, spent between steel and concrete vats. A final rest of several months in the cellar completes its maturation, harmonising its organoleptic characteristics.
History and Curiosities
Since 1981, the Widmer family has been passionately running the Brancaia winery, creating a majestic Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. Under the expert guidance of oenologists Barbara Widmer and Carlo Ferrini, the vineyards flourish in Radda in Chianti at altitudes between 230 and 400 metres, fully respecting organic farming and the Equalitas sustainability certification. The 2021 vintage expresses the true vocation of the Tuscan region, reaching peaks of excellence recognised with the coveted 95 points from James Suckling.
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
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- 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 |
| Story | History and Curiosities Since 1981, the Widmer family has been passionately running the Brancaia winery, creating a majestic Chianti Classico Gran Selezione. Under the expert guidance of oenologists Barbara Widmer and Carlo Ferrini, the vineyards flourish in Radda in Chianti at altitudes between 230 and 400 metres, fully respecting organic farming and the Equalitas sustainability certification. The 2021 vintage expresses the true vocation of the Tuscan region, reaching peaks of excellence recognised with the coveted 95 points from James Suckling. |
| Origin | Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti |
| Climate | Continental climate, with cold winters and very hot summers |
| Soil composition | Castellina in Chianti: argilloso; Radda in Chianti: medio impasto, ricco di scheletro |
| Fermentation temperature | 28-30 °C |
| Fermentation | Up to 13 days |
| Production technique | Manual harvest; alcoholic fermentation in contact with the skins (maceration) in stainless steel; malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing in stainless steel and concrete; bottle ageing |
| Wine making | Manual harvest; alcoholic fermentation in contact with the skins for up to 13 days in stainless steel (28-30 °C); malolactic fermentation in stainless steel; ageing for 12 months (2/3 in stainless steel, 1/3 in concrete) followed by further ageing in bottle for several months. |
| Aging | 12 months, 2/3 in stainless steel and 1/3 in concrete; several months of bottle ageing |
| Total acidity | 5.0 gr/L |
| Year production | 614000 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |