Brancaia "Il Blu" Rosso Toscana IGT Tuscany, Italy
Combine French varietals and Tuscan indigenous grapes and terroir...the result? SUPER-TUSCANS-rich, complex, muscular wines that are unrivaled in their complexity and distinctiveness. There is something about this magical marriage of French and Italian viticulture that takes our breath away, and today's pre-arrival offer is the cream of the crop!
Brancaia in Chianti Classico is a leading producer of award-winning Chiantis and IGTs. In 1983, the estate won first place at a major Chianti Classico tasting. Since then, through uncompromising dedication to quality and a strong identity, Brancaia has achieved iconic status in Tuscany, with numerous awards and high praise for its wines.
The 2022 Brancaia "Il Blu" is a blend of 80% merlot, 10% sangiovese, and 10% cabernet sauvignon sourced from the estate's two vineyards in Chianti. Aged for 18 months in a combination of new and seasoned oak barriques, it has aromas of currants, violets, and chocolate. The palate is full-bodied, with firm, creamy tannins that are long and balanced. It is lush and concentrated, with sweet currants and berries on the finish. (winery notes)
Check out the press!
96 Points, James Suckling:
"Attractive blueberries, brambles, and cherries with spiced orange peel and lilac blossom, as well as some smoky dark spices and cocoa. Full, concentrated, and very tense, with tightly packed but very polished and fine tannins. Shows a succulence and vibrancy to the fruit with a mineral, slightly chalky finish. A blend of merlot, sangiovese, and cabernet sauvignon. From organically grown grapes. Try now, but better after 2025." (June 2023)
"Attractive blueberries, brambles, and cherries with spiced orange peel and lilac blossom, as well as some smoky dark spices and cocoa. Full, concentrated, and very tense, with tightly packed but very polished and fine tannins. Shows a succulence and vibrancy to the fruit with a mineral, slightly chalky finish. A blend of merlot, sangiovese, and cabernet sauvignon. From organically grown grapes. Try now, but better after 2025." (June 2023)
95 Points, Vinous:
"The 2020 "II Blu" is superb. Dark and mysterious at first, "Il Blu" offers up an exotic mélange of blue fruits, mocha, new leather, licorice, and lavender. Bright acids play off some of the more overleanings beautifully. "Il Blu" has long been one of the most distinctive wines in Chianti Classico. The 2020 is another fine edition of "Il Blu", a wine I have followed since the 1990s." (August 2023)
95 Points, Wine Spectator:
"Shows a resinous note from the oak that envelops ripe black cherry, plum, leather, mineral, and tobacco flavors. This red keeps building in intensity and fruit on the palate, ending with a succulent, fruit- and spice-infused aftertaste. Merlot, sangiovese, and cabernet sauvignon. Best from 2025 through 2040. (October 2023)
94 Points, Wine Advocate:
"This is an organic blend of 80% merlot, 10% sangiovese, and 10% cabernet sauvignon that enjoys near iconic status here in Tuscany.
Thanks to its long track record, you can count on this Tuscan blended red to deliver top quality. The Brancaia 2020 II Blu is a full-bodied red with sweet fruit flavors and a rich, velvety texture." (September 2023)
Order the 2020 Brancaia "Il Blu" Rosso Toscana IGT now through Monday, October 13th, at Noon. Orders will be ready for pickup on Wednesday, October 15th, after 5 PM.
ABV: 14.5%
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