2004 | Brancaia | Il Blu
Red Wine: 2004 | Brancaia | Il Blu
This vintage presents a rich and complex profile with flavors of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums, interwoven with notes of leather, tobacco, and a touch of vanilla.
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Producer: Brancaia
Vintage: 2004
Size: 750ml
ABV: 14%
Varietal: Red Blend
Country/Region: Italy, Tuscany
This vintage presents a rich and complex profile with flavors of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums, interwoven with notes of leather, tobacco, and a touch of vanilla. The full-bodied palate is supported by well-structured tannins and balanced acidity, creating a smooth and harmonious mouthfeel. The finish is long and elegant, with lingering layers of dark fruit and a hint of earthy spice.
Producer Information
Brancaia is a Tuscan estate known for its wines both from the Chianti Classico zone and from the Maremma region on the Tuscan coast. It was founded in 1981 and has since become a critically acclaimed producer, known for the high quality of its wines as well as its distinctive modern labels. Three vineyards make up the Brancaia estate: two in Chianti Classico planted mostly to Sangiovese, and one in Maremma (at Grosseto) planted mostly to Bordeaux varieties (with around a quarter planted to Sangiovese). Together, these total around 80 hectares (200 acres). There are two wineries (in Chianti and Maremma), both built over three storeys to allow for gravity-fed processes. Individual varieties and vineyard parcels are vinified separately, and fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled cone-shaped steel tanks with gentle punchdowns. All of the wines are aged in French oak barrels and casks for 12 to 20 months, and are then blended and bottled. Brancaia's flagship wine is Il Blu, an IGT Toscana wine made from vineyards in the heart of Chianti Classico. The wine is a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot with a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon, and is aged for 20 months in French barriques before bottling. The top wine from the Maremma vineyard is the Ilatraia, also IGT Toscana but made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The 2012 vintage was included in the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines in 2015 – a feat achieved three times since 2005.
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Red Wine: 2004 | Brancaia | Il Blu
This vintage presents a rich and complex profile with flavors of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums, interwoven with notes of leather, tobacco, and a touch of vanilla.
Order from the Largest & Most Trusted Premium Spirits Marketplace!
Featured in
- ROLLING STONE
- MEN'S JOURNAL
- US WEEKLY
NOTICE: Many other small liquor store sites may end up cancelling your order due to the high demand, unavailability or inaccurate inventory counts. We have partnerships consisting of a large network of licensed retailers from within the United States, Europe and across the world ensuring orders are fulfilled.
Producer: Brancaia
Vintage: 2004
Size: 750ml
ABV: 14%
Varietal: Red Blend
Country/Region: Italy, Tuscany
This vintage presents a rich and complex profile with flavors of ripe blackberries, dark cherries, and plums, interwoven with notes of leather, tobacco, and a touch of vanilla. The full-bodied palate is supported by well-structured tannins and balanced acidity, creating a smooth and harmonious mouthfeel. The finish is long and elegant, with lingering layers of dark fruit and a hint of earthy spice.
Producer Information
Brancaia is a Tuscan estate known for its wines both from the Chianti Classico zone and from the Maremma region on the Tuscan coast. It was founded in 1981 and has since become a critically acclaimed producer, known for the high quality of its wines as well as its distinctive modern labels. Three vineyards make up the Brancaia estate: two in Chianti Classico planted mostly to Sangiovese, and one in Maremma (at Grosseto) planted mostly to Bordeaux varieties (with around a quarter planted to Sangiovese). Together, these total around 80 hectares (200 acres). There are two wineries (in Chianti and Maremma), both built over three storeys to allow for gravity-fed processes. Individual varieties and vineyard parcels are vinified separately, and fermentation is carried out in temperature-controlled cone-shaped steel tanks with gentle punchdowns. All of the wines are aged in French oak barrels and casks for 12 to 20 months, and are then blended and bottled. Brancaia's flagship wine is Il Blu, an IGT Toscana wine made from vineyards in the heart of Chianti Classico. The wine is a blend of Sangiovese and Merlot with a dash of Cabernet Sauvignon, and is aged for 20 months in French barriques before bottling. The top wine from the Maremma vineyard is the Ilatraia, also IGT Toscana but made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The 2012 vintage was included in the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines in 2015 – a feat achieved three times since 2005.
