TEST
2021
Basic Information
Description
Brancaia IL BIANCO is a pure Sauvignon Blanc. 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,
Vineyards elevation and exposure
Chianti: 230 - 400 mt a.s.l.; S-SW exp.
Soils
Castellina in Chianti: loamy; Radda in Chianti: medium textured with rocky skeleton.
Climate and microclimate
Continental climate, with cold winters (temperatures below 0° C) and very hot summers.
Vinification and aging
Harvest
01.09.21 - 08.09.2021
Wine analysis
Alcohol: 13%; total acidity: 6,40‰
Temperature of fermentation
16°
Must contact
Up to 18 days
Maturing
5 months, 2/3 in stainless steel tanks 1/3 in barriques
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
James Suckling
James Suckling