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Brancaia 2006 Il Blu Red (Toscana)
- Cellar Selection
Brancaia’s flagship wine is a lovely expression from Tuscany that stands apart thanks to the precision and sharp focus of its aromas. The wine (Sangiovese, Merlot and some Cabernet) is intense, persistent and boasts careful harmony especially in the mouth where it delivers delicate fruit nuances carried over by firm tannins and an extra-long finish.
— M.L.
(11/1/2009)
Brancaia 2005 Il Blu Red (Toscana)
- $80
Everyone loves a wine like this: The aromas are soft, penetrating and remind you of chocolate fudge, spice, espresso and black currants. There’s precision and a careful balance here between softness and power. The tannins are supple and smooth, yet the wine extends deeply throughout the palate.
— M.L.
(11/1/2009)
Brancaia 2006 Ilatraia Red (Maremma)
- Online Exclusive
- $80
Power, elegance and complexity describe this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot. The aromas are dark and penetrating with layers that recall leather, tobacco, black fruit and spice. The wine boasts a long finish, firm but smooth tannins and soft nuances of cherry and chocolate on the close. Drink after 2012.
— M.L.
(11/1/2009)
Brancaia 2005 Ilatraia Red (Maremma)
- Online Exclusive
- $80
This deeply concentrated blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot delivers massive notes of blackberry, spice, leather, graphite mineral and pipe tobacco. Its power and heft are put into context thanks to the wine’s intensity, complexity and persistency. It ends on a sweet note and delivers soft, ripe tannins.
— M.L.
(11/1/2009)
Brancaia 2002 Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
- Editors' Choice
- $32
Seriously well made, with a few years of cellar potential. The nose is rich and full, displaying molasses, coffee, bacon and cedar. Fine fruit on the palate, especially black plum. Long on the finish, with vanilla, marzipan, espresso and earth notes. Excellent balance, with tannins that show themselves before disappearing into the woodwork.
— W.E.
(4/1/2005)
Brancaia 2005 Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
- Online Exclusive
- $35
You’ll recognize aromas of cola, chocolate and spice here backed by wild berries, cherry and raspberry. This wines shows very good concentration and power and offers loads of chewy fruit on the close. The mouth texture is excellent: smooth, supple and firm at the same time. Give it time to open in the glass.
— M.L.
(11/1/2009)
Brancaia 2001 Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
- $32
Big, bold and boisterous, with deep fruit, lots of oak and plenty of heft. The palate is loaded with black cherry and chocolate, while the finish settles down and fades away with subtlety and smoothness. Quite evolved and forward. A fine modern-style Chianti.
— M.S.
(10/1/2004)
Brancaia 2000 Sangiovese (Chianti Classico)
- $30
Big and bold, with overt barrique qualities manifested on the nose and palate. Aromas of ink, leather, maple and leather draw you in, and once in you’ll find cassis, prune, blackberry and bitter chocolate. Heavy tannins create a starchy mouthfeel that begs for food.
— M.S.
(11/15/2003)
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