Winery Brancaia - Chianti Classico

Winery BrancaiaChianti Classico

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Chianti Classico of Winery Brancaia is a red wine from the region of Chianti Classico of Toscane.
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.

Taste structure of the Chianti Classico from the Winery Brancaia

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Chianti Classico of Winery Brancaia in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

Wine with oak taste

oak, chocolate

Wine with earth taste

earthy, leather

Wine with spices taste

licorice, pepper

Wine with vegetal taste

tomato leaf

Wine with microbio taste

cheese

Wine with floral taste

violet, rose hip

On the nose the Chianti Classico of Winery Brancaia in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of cherry, cedar or red currant and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, almonds or cheese.

Details and technical informations about Winery Brancaia's Chianti Classico.

Winemaker
Brancaia
Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese

Originally from Italy, it is the famous Sangiovese of Tuscany producing the famous wines of Brunello de Montalcino and Chianti. This variety is registered in the Official Catalogue of Wine Grape Varieties, list A1. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the result of a natural cross between the almost unknown Calabrese di Montenuovo (mother) and Ciliegiolo (father).

Last vintages of this wine

Chianti Classico - 2018
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Chianti Classico - 2017
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Chianti Classico - 2016
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Chianti Classico - 2015
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Chianti Classico - 2014
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Chianti Classico - 2013
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Chianti Classico - 2012
In the top 100 of of Chianti Classico wines
Average rating: 411110

The best vintages of Chianti Classico from Winery Brancaia are 2003, 2002, 2004, 2010 and 2005.

Informations about the Winery Brancaia

The winery offers 15 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
This winery is part of the E & J Gallo.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Chianti Classico in the region of Toscane
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The Winery Brancaia is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 16 wines for sale in the of Chianti Classico to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Toscane
In the top 15000 of of Italy wines
In the top 3000 of of Chianti Classico wines
In the top 40000 of red wines
In the top 60000 wines of the world

The wine region of Chianti Classico

The wine region of Chianti Classico is located in the region of Chianti of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Castello di Ama or the Domaine Bindi Sergardi produce mainly wines red and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Chianti Classico are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Chianti Classico often reveals types of flavors of cherry, black fruit or raspberry and sometimes also flavors of violet, forest floor or blueberry.


The wine region of Toscane

Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.

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