TEST
2016
Basic Information
Description
Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva is produced from the best Sangiovese grapes from Brancaia and Poppi and then blended with a touch of Merlot.
Denomination
DOCG
Varieties
80% Sangiovese, 20% Merlot
Vineyards and terroir
Vineyards location
Castellina and Radda in Chianti
Vineyards elevation and exposure
230 - 400 mt a.s.l.; S-SW exp.
Soils
Castellina: loamy soil - Radda: medium textured with rocky skeleton
Climate and microclimate
Continental climate, with cool winters (also below 0°C) and very warm summers.
Vinification and aging
Harvest
13.09.16 - 05.10.16
Wine analysis
Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 6,20‰,
Temperature of fermentation
30 - 32 °C
Must contact
up to 20 days
Maturing
16 months, Sangiovese in tonneaux, Merlot in barriques
Bottle ageing
8 months minimum
First year of production
1982
Ageing potential
up to 15 years
Tasting notes
Tasting note
Intense, medium to full-bodied wine. Long bouquet of cherry, black fruit and a continuum of spice, leather, tar and tilled earth. The mouthfeel is equal parts structured, fresh and succulent.
Perfect with
Grilled meat, roast or braised beef and veal, stewed dishes, grilled fish and pasta dishes with strong tasting sauces.
Awards
WinesCritic.com
Raffaele Vecchione
Wine Spectator
Bruce Sanderson
Intravino
Andrea Gori
Wein-Plus
Marcus Hofschuster
ErGentili
Ernesto Gentili
James Suckling
James Suckling
Vinous
Antonio Galloni
WinesCritic.com
Raffaele Vecchione
Wine Advocate
Monica Larner
Doctorwine
Daniele Cernilli