COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2005
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc
PRODUCER
Casa Brancaia
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Brancaia Ilatraia is a Rosso Toscana IGT from Casa Brancaia, located in the Maremma region of Tuscany. This Super Tuscan wine is a blend primarily of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, reflecting the estate's philosophy of combining international grape varieties with a strong Tuscan identity. Founded by Brigitte and Bruno Widmer, Casa Brancaia is now led by their daughter Barbara Widmer, who upholds a commitment to quality and artisan winemaking. The vineyards are situated at elevations between 75-175 meters on sandy loam soils, benefiting from a west-southwest exposure. Farming practices are biological/organic, and the grapes ripen without irrigation.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
€51
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Ilatraia' is a tribute to the estate's founder, Brigitte Widmer.
Fact 02
The blend is typically 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot, and 20% Cabernet Franc.
Fact 03
Vineyards are farmed using biological/organic practices.
Fact 04
The wine is aged for 16 months in a mix of new and used barriques.
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Brancaia Ilatraia is produced by Casa Brancaia in Tuscany. The grapes are sourced from vineyards located at an elevation of 75-175 meters with a west-southwest exposure, planted in sandy loam soils. Viticulture follows biological/organic principles, and grapes ripen without irrigation. After harvest, the wine undergoes fermentation, though specific details for the 2020 vintage are not provided. It is then aged for 16 months in a mix of new and used French barriques (50% new, 50% used). The wine has a total acidity of 5.76 g/l, a pH of 3.65, and a residual sugar level below 0.50 g/l.
