Brancaia
Ilatraia Magnum 2019
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot, 20% Cabernet Franc |
| Aging | 18 months in French barriques (50% new, 50% used) and at least 1 year in bottle |
- Magnum Format 1.5 l: Organic red wine Toscana IGT, 14.5% vol
- 2019 Blend: 40% Petit Verdot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc
- Ageing: 18 months in French barriques (50% new) and 12 months in bottle
- Aromatic profile: blackberry, blackcurrant and violet; warm and lively taste, refined tannins, prolonged persistence
- Serving: 18–20 °C, decant for 1 hour; ideal with game, braised meats, mature cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Brancaia Ilatraia Magnum is an organic red wine that faithfully expresses the character of the Tuscan region. This blend of Petit Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc displays a ruby red colour enriched with violet highlights. The bouquet intertwines notes of blackberry and blackcurrant with hints of violet, chervil and distinct mineral notes. On the palate, it is dynamic, warm and enveloping, supported by elegant tannins. The rigorous structure ensures a very long persistence, enhanced by delicate memories of sweet cinnamon.
Where it comes from
Produced by Brancaia, this red wine fully reflects the identity of the Maremma. The climate of the Tuscan coast encourages a perfect synergy between fruit ripeness and stylistic refinement. The vines benefit from ideal environmental conditions that enrich the bouquet with balsamic sensations and noble vegetal hints. The agricultural approach follows strict criteria, ensuring organic and sustainable production that enhances the pure expression of the Tuscan wine landscape.
How it is produced
Harvesting takes place in September and fermentation occurs at a controlled temperature. The maceration on the skins lasts for about twenty-five days, allowing optimal polyphenolic extraction. Afterwards, the wine matures for eighteen months in French barrels, half of which are new, acquiring roundness and complexity. The production process concludes with a long ageing that harmonises the sip, giving this label a deep, balanced structure with excellent ageing potential.
History and Curiosities
The soul of the Maremma is revealed in the Brancaia Ilatraia Magnum 2019, a prestigious organic Toscana IGT awarded 97 points by James Suckling. Born from the passion of the Widmer family, this refined blend is aged for 18 months in French barriques, achieving a perfect balance between freshness and structure. The generous 1.5-litre format is ideal for large gatherings, where its extremely velvety tannins transform every meal into an authentic sensory experience, marked by excellence and respect for the land.
Awards
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2019
97/100
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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2019
3One of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy.
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2019
94/100
Vinous is the online guide from Antonio Galloni, one of the world's leading wine connoisseurs.
Tasting notes
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 Ilatraia Magnum 2019 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 1,50 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot, 20% Cabernet Franc |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Brancaia |
| Story | History and Curiosities The soul of the Maremma is revealed in the Brancaia Ilatraia Magnum 2019, a prestigious organic Toscana IGT awarded 97 points by James Suckling. Born from the passion of the Widmer family, this refined blend is aged for 18 months in French barriques, achieving a perfect balance between freshness and structure. The generous 1.5-litre format is ideal for large gatherings, where its extremely velvety tannins transform every meal into an authentic sensory experience, marked by excellence and respect for the land. |
| Origin | Radda in Chianti (Siena) |
| Harvest | 1-24 September |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Fermentation | Up to 25 days |
| Production technique | Skin contact for up to 25 days; maturation in French oak barriques (50% new, 50% used) for 18 months; bottle ageing for at least one year |
| Wine making | Skin contact for up to 25 days; maturation in French barriques (50% new) for 18 months; bottle ageing for at least one year. |
| Aging | 18 months in French barriques (50% new, 50% used) and at least 1 year in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |