Brancaia Il Blu 1999: IGT Tuscany (Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon). Intense ruby, aromas of red fruits and spices. Full-bodied, elegant, velvety tannins. Perfect with roasts and cheeses.
Italy - Tuscany Dry Red Wine Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
Brancaia Il Blu - 1999 750 ml
159.44 €
Colour
Intense ruby red, tending towards garnet with age.
Bouquet
Complex and enveloping, with notes of ripe red fruits, sweet spices, vanilla, tobacco, and balsamic hints.
Taste
Full-bodied and elegant, with velvety tannins and a persistent finish. Rich taste of cherry, plum, chocolate, and well-integrated oak.
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large red wine glass, Bordeaux type.
Pairings
Roasted red meats, game, aged cheeses, truffle dishes.
Refinement
18-20 months in French oak barriques (new and second-passage), followed by a minimum of 12 months in bottle.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, subsequent malolactic fermentation. Long maceration on the skins.