COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Casa Brancaia
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Brancaia No. 2 2022 is a single-varietal Cabernet Sauvignon from Casa Brancaia, produced in the Maremma region of Tuscany. The estate is distinguished by its intensive vineyard management, with approximately 450 working hours dedicated per hectare. This meticulous approach allows for decisions regarding grape allocation to specific bottlings to be made at the time of harvest. The Maremma terroir, characterized by a Mediterranean climate with notable diurnal temperature variations and sandy loam soils, provides a unique environment for viticulture. The wine is considered an accessible expression from the producer, often positioned as a complementary offering to their premier wines.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€27
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Casa Brancaia dedicates 450 working hours per hectare, far exceeding industry norms.
Fact 02
Decisions on which grapes go into which wine are made at harvest time.
Fact 03
The wine is often called the 'little brother' to Casa Brancaia's flagship Ilatraia.
Fact 04
The Maremma region is known for its coastal influence on Tuscan wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Brancaia No. 2 involves 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the Maremma Toscana DOC. Following harvest, where grape allocation decisions are made, the wine is aged for 12 months in used oak barrels (tonneaux). This aging period contributes to the wine's structure and integration. The producer's philosophy emphasizes extensive vineyard management, with a significant investment in labor per hectare to ensure optimal grape development.
