TEST
2020
Basic Information
Description
Brancaia IL BIANCO is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc with some Viognier. 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
100% Sauvignon Blanc
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
26.08.20 – 08.09.20
Wine analysis
Alcohol: 13%; total acidity: 6,40‰
Temperature of fermentation
16°
Must contact
Up to 18 days
Maturing
5 months in stainless steel on the lees
Bottle ageing
a few months
First year of production
2009
Ageing potential
Up to 5 years
Tasting notes
Tasting note
Fruity character with plenty of dried-apples, mangoes and pineapple . Medium body and bright acidity. Fresh finish.
Perfect with
Shellfish and fish, mushroom or seafood risotto, pasta and white meat.
Awards
Tony Wood Italian Wines
Tony Wood
James Suckling
James Suckling