{"id":1335,"date":"2021-01-04T17:52:57","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T16:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brancaia.cyon.site\/products\/wines\/il-blu\/"},"modified":"2025-07-15T13:52:24","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T11:52:24","slug":"il-blu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/brancaia.com\/en\/products\/wines\/il-blu\/","title":{"rendered":"Il Blu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;ba-product&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Il Blu<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>THE TIMELESS MODERN<\/h2>\n<p><strong>IL BLU<\/strong> is &#8220;&#8230; the wine that put Brancaia on the map of the most famous wineries in Tuscany&#8221; (Monica Larner for Robert Parker).<br \/>Our top wine perfectly embodies the unmistakable identity of our winery and reflects our vision of winemaking, which is rooted in an unwavering commitment to quality and respect for nature.<br \/>Since its debut in <a href=\"https:\/\/brancaia.com\/en\/about-us\/history\/chronology-1980\/\">1988<\/a>, IL BLU has been the result of our ongoing pursuit of perfection. It is only pressed from the best, hand-selected grapes from our two vineyards in the Chianti region.<br \/>The blend of Merlot, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon matures in French barriques, two-thirds of which are new, and then ages in the bottle for at least another year. With ultra-fine tannins and a smooth and full finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that impresses with its complexity and elegance.<br \/>Over the past <a href=\"https:\/\/brancaia.com\/en\/products\/30-years-of-il-blu\/\">30 years, IL BLU has<\/a> not only become a symbol for Brancaia, but has gained worldwide recognition. For many wine lovers it has long been considered a classic and is regularly praised by wine critics from all over the world.<br \/>Like its unmistakable label, one of the characteristic features of our winery, this wine shows the same characteristics: modern, elegant and timeless.<\/p>\n<p>Ideal with: hearty dishes, red meat and dark game fowl. Our favorite: with Bistecca alla Fiorentina made from Chianina beef.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/brancaia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Logo_Casa_Brancaia.pdf&#8221; url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; button_text=&#8221;TECHNICAL SHEET&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.26.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/brancaia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Blu_2022.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Brancaia Il Blu 2019&#8243; title_text=&#8221;Blu_2022&#8243; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; 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_module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]\n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-698\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-698\" data-viewnumber=\"698\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:698,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;https:\/\/brancaia.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-views\/embedded\/res\/img\/ajax-loader.gif&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=698&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:[],&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=698\">\n\n\t\n        \n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2022 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>Made only from the best hand-harvested and selected grapes from our two estates in the Chianti region, with ultra-fine tannins and a smooth and full finish, this is a full-bodied wine that stands out for its complexity and elegance. Today, thanks to the ever-improving complexity of our Merlot grapes, in particular from our vineyards in Radda in Chianti,<br \/>\nthe blend is 80% Merlot and 10% each Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Each single vineyard and variety are aged separately in barriques, new for two thirds, for 18 months. Afterwards, all the individual casks are tasted to select the final blend, which refines in uncoated concrete tanks for 3 months. This way the wine becomes more balanced, aromas are better integrated and so are the tannins, even before the one-year bottle aging. We continue the work of perfecting this wine, while at the same time, we take great care to preserve its identity.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        80% Merlot 10% Sangiovese 10% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,78\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        18 months 2\/3 in new barriques 1\/3 in used barriques, 3 additional months in concrete tanks\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Aromas of currant, violet and cocoa. A wine of great structure, with elegant, firm and creamy tannins. Rich and intense, with sweet currant and wild berries characterizing the finish.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Food with pronounced taste, dark meat such as beef or lamb, roast or braised game.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID19151\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID19151\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID19151\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID19151&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID19151\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Advocate<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Monica Larner<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Bibenda<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">5 grappoli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\"><\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">James Suckling<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinous<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Antonio Galloni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2021 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>Made only from the best hand-harvested and selected grapes from our two estates in the Chianti region, with ultra-fine tannins and a smooth and full finish, this is a full-bodied wine that stands out for its complexity and elegance. Today, thanks to the ever-improving complexity of our Merlot grapes, in particular from our vineyards in Radda in Chianti,<br \/>\nthe blend is 80% Merlot and 10% each Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Each single vineyard and variety are aged separately in barriques, new for two thirds, for 18 months. Afterwards, all the individual casks are tasted to select the final blend, which refines in uncoated concrete tanks for 3 months. This way the wine becomes more balanced, aromas are better integrated and so are the tannins, even before the one-year bottle aging. We continue the work of perfecting this wine, while at the same time, we take great care to preserve its identity.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        80% Merlot 10% Sangiovese 10% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,70\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        18 months 2\/3 in new barriques 1\/3 in used barriques, 3 additional months in concrete tanks\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Aromas of currant, violet and cocoa. A wine of great structure, with elegant, firm and creamy tannins. Rich and intense, with sweet currant and wild berries characterizing the finish.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Food with pronounced taste, dark meat such as beef or lamb, roast or braised game.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID15001\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID15001\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID15001\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID15001&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID15001\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Enthusiast<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">96<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Danielle Callegari<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinum<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\"><\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">I Vini di Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Gigi Brozzoni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Advocate<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Monica Larner<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">James Suckling<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">97<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">WinesCritic.com<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">97<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Raffaele Vecchione<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinous<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">96<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Antonio Galloni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2020 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>Made only from the best hand-harvested and selected grapes from our two estates in the Chianti region, with ultra-fine tannins and a smooth and full finish, this is a full-bodied wine that stands out for its complexity and elegance. Today, thanks to the ever-improving complexity of our Merlot grapes, in particular from our vineyards in Radda in Chianti,<br \/>\nthe blend is 80% Merlot and 10% each Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Each single vineyard and variety are aged separately in barriques, new for two thirds, for 18 months. Afterwards, all the individual casks are tasted to select the final blend, which refines in uncoated concrete tanks for 3 months. This way the wine becomes more balanced, aromas are better integrated and so are the tannins, even before the one-year bottle aging. We continue the work of perfecting this wine, while at the same time, we take great care to preserve its identity.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        80% Merlot 10% Sangiovese 10% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,70\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        18 months 2\/3 in new barriques 1\/3 in used barriques, 3 additional months in concrete tanks\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Aromas of currant, violet and cocoa. A wine of great structure, with elegant, firm and creamy tannins. Rich and intense, with sweet currant and wild berries characterizing the finish.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Food with pronounced taste, dark meat such as beef or lamb, roast or braised game.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID12660\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID12660\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID12660\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID12660&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID12660\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Falstaff<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">Tre Stelle Oro<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\"><\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Advocate<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Monica Larner<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Bibenda<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">5 grappoli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\"><\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinous<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Antonio Galloni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">James Suckling<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">96<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Spectator<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Bruce Sanderson<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2019 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>Made only from the best hand-harvested and selected grapes from our two estates in the Chianti region, with ultra-fine tannins and a smooth and full finish, this is a full-bodied wine that stands out for its complexity and elegance. Today, thanks to the ever-improving complexity of our Merlot grapes, in particular from our vineyards in Radda in Chianti,<br \/>\nthe blend is 80% Merlot and 10% each Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Each single vineyard and variety are aged separately in barriques, new for two thirds, for 18 months. Afterwards, all the individual casks are tasted to select the final blend, which refines in uncoated concrete tanks for 3 months. This way the wine becomes more balanced, aromas are better integrated and so are the tannins, even before the one-year bottle aging. We continue the work of perfecting this wine, while at the same time, we take great care to preserve its identity.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        80% Merlot 10% Sangiovese 10% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti,\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,80\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        18 months 2\/3 in new barriques 1\/3 in used barriques, 3 additional months in concrete tanks\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Aromas of currant, violet and cocoa. A wine of great structure, with elegant, firm and creamy tannins. Rich and intense, with sweet currant and wild berries characterizing the finish.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Food with pronounced taste, dark meat such as beef or lamb, roast or braised game.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID10774\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID10774\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID10774\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID10774&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID10774\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Gig Brozzoni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Jeb Dunnuck<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">96<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Audrey Frick<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">WinesCritic.com<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">96<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Raffaele Vecchione<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Spectator<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Bruce Sanderson<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Advocate<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Monica Larner<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Falstaff<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Bibenda<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">5 grappoli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\"><\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinous<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Antonio Galloni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">James Suckling<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">96<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2018 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>Since its debut in 1988, IL BLU is the result of our constant quest for perfection. Made only from the best hand-harvested and selected grapes from our two estates in the Chianti region, with ultra-fine tannins and a smooth and full finish, this is a full-bodied wine that stands out for its complexity and elegance. Today, thanks to the ever-improving complexity of our Merlot grapes, in particular from our vineyards in Radda in Chianti,<br \/>\nthe blend is 80% Merlot and 10% each Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Each single vineyard and variety are aged separately in barriques, new for two thirds, for 18 months. Afterwards, all the individual casks are tasted to select the final blend, which refines in uncoated concrete tanks for 3 months. This way the wine becomes more balanced, aromas are better integrated and so are the tannins, even before the one-year bottle aging.<br \/>\nWe continue the work of perfecting this wine, while at the same time,<br \/>\nwe take great care to preserve its identity.<br \/>\nThe character and style of IL BLU have been marked<br \/>\nby continuity over all these years: something we intend<br \/>\nto carry ahead for the 30 years to come.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        80% Merlot 10% Sangiovese 10% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,80\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        18 months 2\/3 in new barriques 1\/3 in used barriques, 3 additional months in concrete tanks\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Aromas of currant, violet and cocoa. A wine of great structure, with elegant, firm and creamy tannins. Rich and intense, with sweet currant and wild berries characterizing the finish.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Food with pronounced taste, dark meat such as beef or lamb, roast or braised game.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID9468\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID9468\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID9468\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID9468&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID9468\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Spectator<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Bruce Sanderson<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Doctorwine<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Daniele Cernilli<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Gigi Brozzoni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinous<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Antonio Galloni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">DoctorWine<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Daniele Cernilli<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">James Suckling<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">97<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2017 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        70% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,96\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        20 months, 2\/3 in new, 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Dark and slightly sweet fruit with aromas of black cherries and dried blueberries.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Food with pronounced taste, dark meat such as beef or lamb, roast or braised game.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID1180\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID1180\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID1180\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID1180&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID1180\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Intravino<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Andrea Gori<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Advocate<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Monica Larner<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Falstaff<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Othmar Kiem, Simon Staffler<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinum<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">17.5<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\"><\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Guida Vitae<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">4 viti<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\"><\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">James Suckling<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">WinesCritic.com<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Raffaele Vecchione<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinous<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Antonio Galloni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2016 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        70% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 6,10\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        20 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Blackberries, dark cherries, peppermint tea, bark, cassis and pure blackcurrants. A full body, characterized by layered but racy rich blue fruit. Classy and elegant with remarkable finesse and freshness.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Dishes with intense flavours, wild fowl, dark meat, fried or stewed lamb or beef.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2287\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2287\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID2287\" 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data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2287\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Guida Vitae<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">4 viti<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\"><\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wein Seller<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">18.5<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Chandra Kurt<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Spectator<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Bruce Sanderson<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">I Vini di Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Gigi Brozzoni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Falstaff<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Othmar Kiem<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinous<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Antonio Galloni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Advocate<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">96<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Monica Larner<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">James Suckling<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">96<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2015 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        70% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,60\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        20 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Aromas of flower, blueberry and licorice follow through to a full body, ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Dishes with intense flavours, wild fowl, dark meat, fried or stewed lamb or beef.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2301\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2301\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID2301\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2301&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2301\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">I Vini di Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Gigi Brozzoni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinous<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Antonio Galloni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Falstaff<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Othmar Kiem<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Advocate<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94+<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Monica Larner<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Spectator<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Bruce Sanderson<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">James Suckling<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2013 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        70% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 6\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        20 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Broad strokes of espresso bean, blueberry, baking spice and moist tobacco.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Dishes with intense flavours, wild fowl, dark meat, fried or stewed lamb or beef.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2308\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2308\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID2308\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2308&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2308\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Spectator<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">92<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Bruce Sanderson<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Guida Vitae<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">4 viti<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\"><\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">I Vini di Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Gigi Brozzoni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Advocate<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Monica Larner<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">James Suckling<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">96<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2012 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,8\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        20 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Shows blueberries with hot stones and dried rosemary. Full and juicy.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Dishes with intense flavours, wild fowl, dark meat, fried or stewed lamb or beef.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2314\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2314\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID2314\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2314&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2314\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Spectator<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">92<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Bruce Sanderson<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Advocate<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">92<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Monica Larner<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">I Vini di Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Gigi Brozzoni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Falstaff<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Ulrich Sautter<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinous<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Antonio Galloni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">James Suckling<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2011 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,8\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        18 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Shows blueberry character with hints of spice and chocolate. Full body, polished tannins and a flavorful finish.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Dishes with intense flavours, wild fowl, dark meat, fried or stewed lamb or beef.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2322\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2322\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID2322\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2322&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2322\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Spectator<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">92<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Bruce Sanderson<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">I Vini di Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Daniel Thomases<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinous<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Antonio Galloni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Advocate<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Monica Larner<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Decanter Asia Wine Awards<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\"><\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2010 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,8\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        20 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Vibrant blueberries, violets, sweet spices, green medical herb and French oak in a powerful, structured style.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Dishes with intense flavours, wild fowl, dark meat, fried or stewed lamb or beef.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2328\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2328\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID2328\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2328&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2328\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">I Vini di Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Daniel Thomases<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinous<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Antonio Galloni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Falstaff<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Ulrich Sautter<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Advocate<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Monica Larner<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">James Suckling<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2009 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14%; total acidity: 5,8\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        20 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Intense aromas of blackberries and currants with a gorgeous core of ripe fruit and ultra-fine tannins. Fresh and lucious final.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Dishes with intense flavours, wild fowl, dark meat, fried or stewed lamb or beef.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2335\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2335\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID2335\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2335&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2335\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Spectator<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">92<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Bruce Sanderson<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">I Vini di Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Daniel Thomases<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Falstaff<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Othmar Kiem<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Advocate<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Monica Larner<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">James Suckling<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2008 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14%; total acidity: 5,8\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        20 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Juicy wine with blackberries, dark chocolate and spices. Full bodied, with soft and velvety tannins.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Dishes with intense flavours, wild fowl, dark meat, fried or stewed lamb or beef.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2342\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2342\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID2342\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2342&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2342\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Spectator<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">92<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Bruce Sanderson<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Falstaff<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Othmar Kiem<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">I Vini di Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Daniel Thomases<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">James Suckling<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2007 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14%; total acidity: 5,8\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        20 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Blueberry and blackberry aromas lead to a full body, with supersilky tannins and a chocolate and currant aftertaste.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Dishes with intense flavours, wild fowl, dark meat, fried or stewed lamb or beef.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2348\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2348\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID2348\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2348&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2348\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">I Vini di Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">92<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Daniel Thomases<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinous<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Antonio Galloni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Spectator<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Falstaff<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">96<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Othmar Kiem<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2006 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 6,10\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        20 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Focused aromas of currant, berry and hints of vanilla. Full-bodied, with medium chewy tannins and a rich milk chocolate and berry aftertaste.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Dishes with intense flavours, wild fowl, dark meat, fried or stewed lamb or beef.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2353\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2353\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID2353\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2353&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2353\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">I Vini di Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">92<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Daniel Thomases<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Enthusiast<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Monica Larner<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Simple Wines<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">96<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\"><\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2005 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14,5%; total acidity: 6,10\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        20 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Focused aromas of crushed flowers, raspberries and sweet toasted oak.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Dishes with intense flavours, wild fowl, dark meat, fried or stewed lamb or beef.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2365\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2365\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID2365\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2365&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2365\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinous<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">92<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Antonio Galloni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Falstaff<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Ulrich Sautter, Othmar Kiem<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Enthusiast<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Monica Larner<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2004 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 14%; total acidity: 5,80\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        20 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Silky textures, layers of vibrant sweet fruit that caress the palate in a captivating display of elegance and finesse.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Dishes with intense flavours, wild fowl, dark meat, fried or stewed lamb or beef.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2370\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2370\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID2370\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2370&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2370\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Mondo Wein der Welt<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Gerhard Eichelmann<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">I Vini di Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Daniel Thomases<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Falstaff<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Ulrich Sautter<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Vinous<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Antonio Galloni<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Spectator<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">96<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2003 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 13,5%; total acidity: 6\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        18 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Aromas of sweet, toasty French oak, new saddle leather, black currants and blackberries.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Dishes with intense flavours, wild fowl, dark meat, fried or stewed lamb or beef.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2377\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2377\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID2377\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2377&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2377\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Spectator<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">91<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">I Vini di Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">92<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Daniel Thomases<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Falstaff<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">95<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Ulrich Sautter<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2002 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 13,5%; total acidity: 6\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        20 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Enchanting aromas of smoky black fruit and spicy, barbecued meat.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Dishes with intense flavours, wild fowl, dark meat, fried or stewed lamb or beef.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2382\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2382\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID2382\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2382&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2382\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Mondo Wein der Welt<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">92<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Gerhard Eichelmann<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Falstaff<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">92<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Ulrich Sautter<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Spectator<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">92<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2001 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        55% Sangiovese, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 13,5%; total acidity: 6,40\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        20 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Wonderful nose of ripe berry, tobacco, and toasty oak. Very rich, full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long plum, raspberry and vanilla aftertaste.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Perfect with<\/span>\n        <p>Dishes with intense flavours, wild fowl, dark meat, fried or stewed lamb or beef.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n<\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col1 -->\n\n <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col2\">\n\n     <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Awards<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        \n\n\n<div id=\"wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2387\" class=\"js-wpv-view-layout js-wpv-layout-responsive js-wpv-view-layout-2235-CPID2387\" data-viewnumber=\"2235-CPID2387\" data-pagination=\"{&quot;id&quot;:2235,&quot;query&quot;:&quot;normal&quot;,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;effect&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;,&quot;duration&quot;:500,&quot;speed&quot;:5,&quot;pause_on_hover&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;stop_rollover&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;cache_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_images&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_pages&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;preload_reach&quot;:1,&quot;spinner&quot;:&quot;builtin&quot;,&quot;spinner_image&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;callback_next&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;manage_history&quot;:&quot;enabled&quot;,&quot;has_controls_in_form&quot;:&quot;disabled&quot;,&quot;infinite_tolerance&quot;:0,&quot;max_pages&quot;:0,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;base_permalink&quot;:&quot;\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2387&amp;wpv_paged=WPV_PAGE_NUM&quot;,&quot;loop&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;data&quot;:&#091;&#093;,&quot;id&quot;:0}}\" data-permalink=\"\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1335?wpv_view_count=2235-CPID2387\">\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">I Vini di Veronelli<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">92<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Daniel Thomases<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Wine Spectator<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">93<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">James Suckling<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Mondo Wein der Welt<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">94<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Gerhard Eichelmann<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n      <div class=\"ba-awards-table-row ba-awards-award ba-product-awards\">\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-publication\">Falstaff<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-rating\">96<\/div>\n         <div class=\"ba-awards-attribute ba-awards-degustator\">Ulrich Sautter<\/div>\n       <\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n  <\/div> <!-- ba-wine-specs-col2 -->\n <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"ba-wine-specs 2000 hide\">\n  \n<div class=\"ba-wine-specs-col1\">\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Basic Information<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Description<\/span>\n        <p>IL BLU perfectly embodies Brancaia\u2019s distinctive identity and our vision of winemaking based on uncompromising dedication to quality and respect for the environment. With ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish, IL BLU is a full-bodied wine that enchants with its complexity and elegance. Throughout the last 30 years, IL BLU has become not only a symbol for Brancaia, but it has earned worldwide acclaim, gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers.<\/p>\n\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Denomination<\/span>\n        IGT Rosso Toscana\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Varieties<\/span>\n        55% Sangiovese, 40% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vineyards and terroir<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Vineyards location<\/span>\n        Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Vinification and aging<\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Alcohol<\/span>\n        Alcohol: 13,5%; total acidity: 6\u2030\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Maturing<\/span>\n        20 months, 2\/3 in new 1\/3 in used barriques\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Bottle ageing<\/span>\n        12 months minimum\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">First year of production<\/span>\n        1988\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Ageing potential<\/span>\n        Up to 25 years\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n\n    <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group\">\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-group-title\">Tasting notes<\/div>\n    <\/div> <!-- group -->\n      <div class=\"ba-wine-specs-attribute\">\n        <span class=\"ba-wine-specs-label\">Tasting note<\/span>\n        <p>Bright and fresh, with currant and floral character. 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