BRANCAIA
Chianti Classico Riserva
2021
- Organic
- Vegan
$44.00
About this winery
It was in 1981, when the Swiss couple Brigitte and Bruno Widmer fell in love with each other and purchased the (at the time) abandoned Brancaia estate, Castellina in Chianti. Only two years later, Brancaia made the first rank in an important Chianti Classico tasting and then rapidly gained international recognition. This lead to a continuous extension of the activities resulting in purchasing the Poppi estate (Radda in Chianti) in 1989, followed in 1998 by the founding of Brancaia in Maremma,...
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Product notes
Brancaia CHIANTI CLASSICO RISERVA is produced from the best Sangiovese grapes from Brancaia and Poppi and then blended with a touch of Merlot. The wine ages 16 months in French oak barrels - half of them are new - and matures for a few months in the bottle, prior to release. Maturing: 1/2 in new, 1/2 in used tonneaux and barriques Time of maturing: 16 months in tonneaux for Sangiovese, 16 months in barriques for Merlot min. 8 months in the bottle.
Tasting notes
A spicy Chianti Classico Riserva showing dried red plums, dried roses, mahogany, forest floor, cedar, white truffles, wet earth and leather. But it's all so fresh and delightful. The palate's so focused and refined as the firm, wonderfully savory tannins dance between layers of dried fruit, which remains so pure due to the wealth of punchy acidity. Hints of orange rind on the long finish. Like a baby Brunello. Perfect with: Grilled meats, beef and veal roasts, stews, grilled fish and pasta dishes with strong sauces.