COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sangiovese
PRODUCER
Casa Brancaia
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Brancaia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2020 is a 100% Sangiovese wine from Casa Brancaia, a producer founded by Brigitte and Bruno Widmer in 1981. This wine originates from a single vineyard, 'VIGNA 10', in Castellina in Chianti, Tuscany, utilizing specific Sangiovese clones developed through the 'Chianti Classico 2000' project. The vineyard is situated at an elevation of 230 meters with a south-southwest exposure. The 2020 vintage is noted for its balance and vitality.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€75
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Sourced exclusively from a single vineyard, 'VIGNA 10'.
Fact 02
Uses five Sangiovese clones from the 'Chianti Classico 2000' project.
Fact 03
The vineyard is at 230 meters elevation.
Fact 04
The Widmers pursued winemaking professionally after discovering the estate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Brancaia Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2020 is produced using 100% Sangiovese grapes harvested manually and sorted. The must is gravity-fed into temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for fermentation, which utilizes wild yeasts and involves cap punching down. The wine is aged for 18 months in French oak tonneaux, followed by 3 months in concrete tanks. It then undergoes at least 12 months of bottle aging before release. Organic farming methods are employed in the vineyard.
