Brancaia

Brancaias Weißer ist eine frische Cuvée auf Sauvignon Blanc-Basis. Fruchtiges Bouquet, geschmeidig mit guter Säure am Gaumen. Sehr harmonisch, international und kompatibel zu vielen Gelegenheiten. SUPERIORE.DE

"Plenty of dried-apples and mangoes with pineapple character here. Medium to full body. Plenty of fruit. Fresh finish." James Suckling

Die Trauben dieses 100% Merlots stammen aus einer Einzellage von Brancaias Maremma-Dependance. Leuchtendes Lachsrosa, Duft nach floralen Noten und Wassermelone, endet frisch mit einer mineralischen Ader. SUPERIORE.DE

"Zarter Pastellton. Rotbeeriger, nuancenreicher Duft, ein Hauch von Hefe, hohe aromatische Klarheit, auch am Gaumen frisch und präzise, gut integrierte Säure in einem geschmeidigen Körper, lange präsent bleibende Gaumenfrucht, ein hochwertiger Rosé mit Charme und Charakter." Falstaff

"A subtle rosé delivering peonies, white pepper and citrus. Light to medium body, bright acidity and a fruity finish." James Suckling

"Pale pink. Very fresh floral and citrus aromas and flavors are nicely complemented by sweeter hints of apple and pear. Finishes long and clean with a building red cherry and violet quality complicated by a sweet and spicy note. Lovely." VINOUS

Klassischer Chianti Classico aus dem Edelstahltank mit reichem und intensivem Bouquet von schwarzen Kirschen, frischen Pflaumen, Menthol und Lakritz. Am Gaumen vollmundig, aber nicht voluminös, sehr Sangiovese-typisch. Klar strukturiert, von reiner Textur und lang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes Rubin-Granat. Eröffnet mit Noten nach Gewürznelken und Zimt, dann viel Himbeere und Brombeere. Rund und geschmeidig in Ansatz und Verlauf, feinmaschiges Tannin, im Finale leichte Noten nach Lakritze." Falstaff

"Aromas of raspberries, walnuts and crushed hazelnuts. Medium to full body, soft and ripe tannins and a beautiful, clean finish." James Suckling

"Just mid ruby. Ripe yet subtle and still a little backward on the nose and with hints of exotic spice. A little reluctant on the palate, too, with elegant cherry fruit. Youthful and with plenty of bitter-sweet powdery tannins." Jancis Robinson

Brancaias reinsortiger Cabernet Sauvignon ist der neue Wein aus Barbara Widmers Maremma-Dependance. Kräftiges, tiefdunkles Rubinrot, in der Nase animierender Duft nach dunklen Beeren, Kaffee, Kakao, Eukalyptus und Gewürzen. Im Trunk dann Noten grüner Paprika, feine Süße und Saftigkeit. Die Tannine sind poliert und bereiten den Weg in einen langen, seidigen Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Dunkles, sattes Rubin. Würzige Nase, im Nachhall nach schwarzen Holunderbeeren. Am Gaumen sehr frisch, saftig, wirkt noch jung." Falstaff

"This wine sees fruit sourced from the warm and sunny Maremma area on coastal Tuscany. The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon shows an inky dark appearance with dark garnet color saturation. It offers a fine and chiseled aromatic profile with dark berry fruit followed by spice, anise seeds and an unmistakable balsamic note that reminds me of eucalyptus oil. This is a mid-weight expression of the grape that is both accessible and easy to drink straight out of the gate." Robert Parker

"Shows beautiful, blue fruit, as well as lavender, crushed stones and violets. Medium to full body, lithe and endearing tannins and a fine, tangy finish." James Suckling

"The 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, from Brancaia's vineyards in Maremma, expresses a good bit of varietal character and overall nuance. Fleshy, dark and seductive, the 2016 will drink well with minimal cellaring. Today, it is very pretty and delicious." VINOUS

Attraktive Riserva mit klassischen Aromen von Sauerkirschen, Weichseln, dunklen Waldfrüchten und hintergründig Lakritze. Elegante Frucht und feingliedrige Struktur am Gaumen, kompakte, bestens eingebundene Tannine und beeindruckend lang anhaltender Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"Intensives dunkles Rubin. Viel dunkelbeerige Frucht, nach Brombeere und Lakritze, dazu feine Kirsche. Geschmeidig in Ansatz und vorderen Verlauf, öffnet sich mit griffigem Tannin, trocknet dann im hinteren Verlauf etwas nach." Falstaff

"Mid ruby with orange tinges. Firm nose of cherry and with hints of tar making it initially look a little older than it actually is. Any doubts are dispelled by the full cherry fruit palate with bags of muscular tannins." Jancis Robinson

"The 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva offers lovely aromatic lift to the play off the bright, red-toned Sangiovese fruit. Hints of sweet tobacco, crushed flowers, mint and spice develop in the glass. Best of all, the Riserva will drink well upon release. Silky tannins add nuance to the polished finish." VINOUS

"Deep and dark, boasting black cherry, blackberry, tar and sweet spice notes. The firm structure is both supportive and refreshing, lending balance as this plays out on the long aftertaste." Wine Spectator

"Brancaia usually adds a little Merlot (20%) to this wine to soften and flesh out the crisp tightness that comes from Sangiovese. The 2015 Chianti Classico Riserva is a beautiful wine that plays its best cards in terms of mouthfeel. The bouquet is beautiful as well, with dark fruit nuances that are layered tight. You get wild cherries and red rose petal in generous supply. The mouthfeel is light to medium in texture, but it shows more smoothness and silkiness compared to many of its peers." Robert Parker

"A spicy Chianti Classico Riserva showing dried red plums, dried roses, mahogany, forest floor, cedar, white truffles, wet earth and leather. But it’s all so fresh and delightful. The palate’s so focused and refined as the firm, wonderfully savory tannins dance between layers of dried fruit, which remains so pure due to the wealth of punchy acidity. Hints of orange rind on the long finish. Like a baby Brunello." James Suckling

Ilatraia ist ein 2002 geborener sogenannter echter Supertuscan aus internationalen Rebsorten, die in den trockenen Sommern der Maremma auch ohne Bewässerung optimal ausreifen.

Tiefdunkles Rubin. Opulente Nase von roten Beeren, angenehmer Rauch-Note und feiner Kräuterwürze. Am Gaumen opulent und rund, die feinen Tannine geben dem Wein dabei ein zartes, aber bestimmtes Gerüst und die nötige Seriosität bis in den langen, weichen Abgang. Das gut eingebundene Holz und die Frucht der Cabernet-Traube finden hier auf sehr harmonische Art und Weise mit der eher strengen und straffen Petit-Verdot-Stilistik eine spannende Symbiose. Der Wein wird mit jeder Ausgabe besser und 2015 war ein geradezu perfektes Jahr mit optimalem Klimaverlauf und idealem Reifepunkt der Trauben. SUPERIORE.DE

"Samtiges, sattes Rubinviolett. Sehr klare, fruchtbetonte Nase, mit Noten nach Heidelbeere, dunkler Johannisbeere und Waldhimbeere. Rund und geschmeidig im Ansatz, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, geschliffen und erstaunlich frisch, im Nachhall süßer Schmelz." Falstaff

"The 2015 Ilatraia is a dark, fleshy wine. Blackberry jam, espresso, grilled herbs, menthol, licorice and lavender infuse this fleshy, wonderfully resonant Maremma blend. Powerful and racy in the glass, the 2015 offers plenty of near and medium-term appeal. Depth and a real sense of gravitas infuse this succulent red from the Tuscan coast."VINOUS

"The 2015 Ilatraia is a drop-dead gorgeous blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Franc with all fruit coming from Brancaia's Maremma vineyards along the Tuscan coast. This warm vintage has shaped an exuberant and intense red wine that hits the palate with lavish richness. The complex bouquet is composed of dark fruit elements that are contrasted seamlessly against spice, sweet tobacco and campfire ash. Yet the mouthfeel is never too heavy or overextracted. There's a lot to enjoy here." Robert Parker

"Aromas of black licorice and blackberry. Blueberry, too. This is so complex. Full body, extremely silky and polished with lovely tannins. Deep and long. It seems powerful and rich yet ends so balanced and refined. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and cabernet franc." James Suckling

Attraktive Riserva mit klassischen Aromen von Sauerkirschen, Weichseln, dunklen Waldfrüchten und hintergründig Lakritze. Elegante Frucht und feingliedrige Struktur am Gaumen, kompakte, bestens eingebundene Tannine und beeindruckend lang anhaltender Abgang. SUPERIORE.DE

"The flower and blueberry character on the nose and palate areimpressive. Full body, silky tannins and a fresh finish." James Suckling

"The 2012 Chianti Classico Riserva is gorgeous. Supple and radianton the palate, the 2012 Chianti Classico Riserva offers strikingdelineation and plenty of class. Freshly cut flowers, bright red-fleshed fruit and a touch of French oak blossom nicely in the glass. Theinclusion of Merlot gives the Riserva lovely mid-palate pliancy anddepth. This is a terrific wine for the year." VINOUS

"The 2012 Chianti Classico Riserva is a lovely expression thatdeserves attention. I am impressed by the pristine and mellow nature ofthe bouquet that is enhanced with bright tones of red cherry, wildberry, spice and lightly toasted almond. Sangiovese is blended with 20%Merlot and aged in oak for 15 months. There are sweet oak flavors,although that spice is well integrated within the fleshy and rich nature of the fruit. The wine is tight and linear on the close, and could useanother year or so to flesh out further." Robert Parker

Undurchdringliches, strahlendes Rubinrot mit einem Aromenspiel von Johannis- und Blaubeeren sowie feinen toastigen Noten. Der weiche, ausgewogene Körper bietet ein vollendetes Wechselspiel zwischen der hervorragenden Tanninstruktur und der Alkoholkomponente. Im höchst überzeugenden Finale macht sich eine deutliche, sehr angenehme Würze bemerkbar. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes, intensives Rubin. Eröffnet mit Noten nach eingelegten Kirschen und Brombeeren, etwas Tabak. Saftig im Ansatz, viel reife Beerenfrucht, präsentiert viel kerniges, dichtes Tannin, fest und zupackend." Falstaff

"The 2015 Il Blu is powerful, deep and fleshy with generous dark cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and spice overtones. In this vintage, Brancaia is quite open and approachable. Plush fruit and soft, inviting contours add to the wine's sheer appeal." VINOUS

"This is the wine that put Brancaia on the map of Tuscany's most celebrated estates. A blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese and a smaller percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (fermented with indigenous yeasts in conical steel vats and aged in new and neutral barrique for 20 months), the 2015 Il Blu is a wine that enthusiastically embraces the energy, heat and sunshine of the vintage. The fruit is dark and slightly sweet with aromas of black cherries and dried blackberries. Those flavors deliver rich, soft intensity. The wine is not quite full-bodied, because the mouthfeel is elegant and finessed, but it does deliver lasting power, freshness and polished tannins." Robert Parker

"The balance and beauty to this wine shows real Super Tuscan character. Aromas of flower, dark berry and licorice follow through to a full body, ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and sangiovese." James Suckling

"This red is sleek and focused, with blackberry, black currant and tobacco aromas and flavors that cut like a laser through the linear frame. Delivers fine harmony and a long finish." Wine Spectator

"This beguiling blend lingers and demands time. Intense inky fruits and herbal notes leap from the glass. Morello cherry, some sweet oak and chocolate echo along the finish, guided along by a beam of palate-extending, ringingly ripe acidity. It's a complex and age-worthy wine with immaculate length and balance." Decanter

Ilatraia ist ein 2002 geborener sogenannter echter Supertuscan aus internationalen Rebsorten, die in den trockenen Sommern der Maremma auch ohne Bewässerung optimal ausreifen.

Tiefdunkles Rubin. Opulente Nase von roten Beeren, angenehmer Rauch-Note und feiner Kräuterwürze. Am Gaumen opulent und rund, die feinen Tannine geben dem Wein dabei ein zartes, aber bestimmtes Gerüst und die nötige Seriosität bis in den langen, weichen Abgang. Das gut eingebundene Holz und die Frucht der Cabernet-Traube finden hier auf sehr harmonische Art und Weise mit der eher strengen und straffen Petit-Verdot-Stilistik eine spannende Symbiose. Der Wein wird mit jeder Ausgabe besser und 2015 war ein geradezu perfektes Jahr mit optimalem Klimaverlauf und idealem Reifepunkt der Trauben. SUPERIORE.DE

"Samtiges, sattes Rubinviolett. Sehr klare, fruchtbetonte Nase, mit Noten nach Heidelbeere, dunkler Johannisbeere und Waldhimbeere. Rund und geschmeidig im Ansatz, öffnet sich mit feinmaschigem Tannin, geschliffen und erstaunlich frisch, im Nachhall süßer Schmelz." Falstaff

"The 2015 Ilatraia is a dark, fleshy wine. Blackberry jam, espresso, grilled herbs, menthol, licorice and lavender infuse this fleshy, wonderfully resonant Maremma blend. Powerful and racy in the glass, the 2015 offers plenty of near and medium-term appeal. Depth and a real sense of gravitas infuse this succulent red from the Tuscan coast." VINOUS

"The 2015 Ilatraia is a drop-dead gorgeous blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Franc with all fruit coming from Brancaia's Maremma vineyards along the Tuscan coast. This warm vintage has shaped an exuberant and intense red wine that hits the palate with lavish richness. The complex bouquet is composed of dark fruit elements that are contrasted seamlessly against spice, sweet tobacco and campfire ash. Yet the mouthfeel is never too heavy or overextracted. There's a lot to enjoy here." Robert Parker

"Aromas of black licorice and blackberry. Blueberry, too. This is so complex. Full body, extremely silky and polished with lovely tannins. Deep and long. It seems powerful and rich yet ends so balanced and refined. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and cabernet franc." James Suckling

Undurchdringliches, strahlendes Rubinrot mit einem Aromenspiel von Johannis- und Blaubeeren sowie feinen toastigen Noten. Der weiche, ausgewogene Körper bietet ein vollendetes Wechselspiel zwischen der hervorragenden Tanninstruktur und der Alkoholkomponente. Im höchst überzeugenden Finale macht sich eine deutliche, sehr angenehme Würze bemerkbar. SUPERIORE.DE

"Leuchtendes, intensives Rubin. Eröffnet mit Noten nach eingelegten Kirschen und Brombeeren, etwas Tabak. Saftig im Ansatz, viel reife Beerenfrucht, präsentiert viel kerniges, dichtes Tannin, fest und zupackend." Falstaff

"The 2015 Il Blu is powerful, deep and fleshy with generous dark cherry, plum, mocha, new leather and spice overtones. In this vintage, Brancaia is quite open and approachable. Plush fruit and soft, inviting contours add to the wine's sheer appeal." VINOUS

"This is the wine that put Brancaia on the map of Tuscany's most celebrated estates. A blend of 70% Merlot, 25% Sangiovese and a smaller percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon (fermented with indigenous yeasts in conical steel vats and aged in new and neutral barrique for 20 months), the 2015 Il Blu is a wine that enthusiastically embraces the energy, heat and sunshine of the vintage. The fruit is dark and slightly sweet with aromas of black cherries and dried blackberries. Those flavors deliver rich, soft intensity. The wine is not quite full-bodied, because the mouthfeel is elegant and finessed, but it does deliver lasting power, freshness and polished tannins." Robert Parker

"The balance and beauty to this wine shows real Super Tuscan character. Aromas of flower, dark berry and licorice follow through to a full body, ultra-fine tannins and a flavorful and focused finish. A blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and sangiovese." James Suckling

"This red is sleek and focused, with blackberry, black currant and tobacco aromas and flavors that cut like a laser through the linear frame. Delivers fine harmony and a long finish."  Wine Spectator

"This beguiling blend lingers and demands time. Intense inky fruits and herbal notes leap from the glass. Morello cherry, some sweet oak and chocolate echo along the finish, guided along by a beam of palate-extending, ringingly ripe acidity. It's a complex and age-worthy wine with immaculate length and balance." Decanter