Brancaia Il Blu 2007 is a highly prestigious Tuscan IGT red wine, a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese, and Cabernet Sauvignon. It presents an intense ruby color and a complex aroma of ripe fruits and spices. On the palate, it is full-bodied, elegant, and persistent, with silky tannins. Aged in barriques and bottle, it is ideal with red meats and aged cheeses, served at 16-18°C.
Intense ruby red, with garnet reflections with age.
Bouquet
Intense and complex, notes of ripe forest fruits (blackberry, currant), sweet spices, tobacco, vanilla, balsamic and undergrowth hints.
Taste
Full-bodied, enveloping, elegant. Significant structure but silky tannins. Long persistence with fruity and spicy notes. Excellent acidity balancing richness.
Alcohol content
14% vol.
Type of glass
Large glass for important red wines (Bordeaux Grand Cru or Burgundy).
Pairings
Roasted or braised red meats, game, aged cheeses, truffle-based dishes.
Refinement
Aging in French oak barriques (new and second passage) for 18-20 months, then at least 12 months in bottle.
Vinification
Manual selection of grapes, fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature, long maceration on the skins.
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