Brancaia Il Blu 2001 is a profound Supertuscan red wine, produced in Tuscany. With a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon, it captivates with its deep color. On the nose, it is intense, with notes of red fruits and spices, while on the palate, it is full-bodied, elegant, and velvety, with a long and persistent finish. A superb expression from the Brancaia winery, ideal for pairing with meats and aged cheeses. Serve at 16-18℃ to highlight its qualities.
Italy - Tuscany Dry Red Wine Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon
Brancaia Il Blu - 2001 750 ml
159.44 €
Colour
Deep ruby red with garnet reflections, intense and brilliant, tending towards garnet with age.
Bouquet
Intense and complex with notes of ripe red fruits, spices, tobacco, vanilla, and balsamic hints. Tertiary aromas of undergrowth and leather.
Taste
Full-bodied and elegant, with velvety, well-integrated tannins, long persistence, and a harmonious finish of dark fruits and spices. Excellent structure.
Alcohol content
13.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large glass for structured red wines, Bordeaux or Tuscany type, to appreciate all the aromas and complexity.
Pairings
Ideal with roasted or braised red meats, noble game, aged cheeses, and rich Tuscan cuisine dishes.
Refinement
18 months in French oak barriques (new and second-passage), then a minimum of 12 months in the bottle for further evolution.
Vinification
Manual harvest of selected grapes, fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, long maceration, and malolactic fermentation.
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