TEST
2012
Basic Information
Description
Brancaia IL BIANCO is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc with some Viognier, Gewürztraminer and Sémillon. It is a fresh white wine with a fruity bouquet. Not having accomplished the malolactic fermentation, this wine shows a fresh acidity.
Denomination
IGT Bianco Toscana
Varieties
90% Sauvignon Blanc, 5% Gewürztraminer & Semillon, 5% Viognier
Vineyards and terroir
Vineyards location
Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti, Maremma.
Vineyards elevation and exposure
Chianti: 230 - 400 mt a.s.l.; S-SW exp; Maremma: 75-175 mt a.s.l.; W-SW exp.
Soils
Castellina in Chianti: loamy; Radda in Chianti: medium textured with rocky skeleton; Maremma: sandy loamy, with two-thirds sand and one-third silt and clay.
Climate and microclimate
Chianti: continental climate, with cold winters (temperatures below 0° C) and very hot summers. Maremma: mediterranean climate with very hot summers and very mild winters.
Vinification and aging
Harvest
20.08.12 - 24.08.12
Wine analysis
Alcohol: 12,5%; total acidity: 5,75‰
Temperature of fermentation
20°
Must contact
Up to 18 days
Maturing
5 months on the yeast, 1/3 in barrique, 2/3 in stainless steel tanks
Bottle ageing
a few months
First year of production
2009
Ageing potential
Up to 5 years
Tasting notes
Tasting note
Hints of white pepper and sliced lemons. Medium body with good acidity and a fruity clean finish.
Perfect with
Shellfish and fish, mushroom or seafood risotto, pasta and white meat.
Awards
Wine Advocate
Monica Larner
James Suckling
James Suckling