COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Sangiovese, Merlot
PRODUCER
Brancaia
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Chianti Classico Brancaia Riserva 2020 is a red wine from Tuscany, Italy, produced by Brancaia. It is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot, classified under the Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva appellation. Brancaia was established in 1981 by the Swiss Widmer family, who are dedicated to producing high-quality Tuscan wines with a focus on sustainability and expressing the unique terroir of their estates located in Castellina in Chianti and Radda in Chianti. The vineyards are situated at elevations between 230 and 400 meters, with varied soil compositions contributing to the wine's complexity. The 2020 vintage experienced a warm, dry summer, which promoted healthy grape maturation.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€51
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Brancaia means 'boulder' in Italian, referencing the rocky soils of their vineyards.
Fact 02
The Widmer family brought their Swiss precision to Tuscan winemaking.
Fact 03
Vineyards are situated between 230-400 meters above sea level.
Fact 04
Practices sustainable and organic viticulture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Chianti Classico Brancaia Riserva 2020 is produced using individual vinification for each grape variety and vineyard parcel. Fermentation occurs in temperature-controlled, cone-shaped steel tanks with gentle punchdowns. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for a minimum of 24 months, including three months in bottle, adhering to Chianti Classico Riserva regulations. Brancaia employs sustainable and organic viticultural practices in its vineyards located in Castellina in Chianti and Radda in Chianti.
