Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 2016

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16^¾/20

Tuscany, ItalyThis CCR comes from their two estates, in Radda, and Castellina. This blends 80% sangiovese and 20% merlot, from alberese and galestro soils, at 250-400m. After a native ferment in stainless and barriques, this aged 16 months in 50% new French casks (500L tonneaux for Sangiovese, and barriques for Merlot). Dark and brooding with black cherry, blackberries, black liquorice, dusty stone, dark cocoa, and ample spicing. The mouthfeel is plush, housed with firm, long tannins through the lengthy, warming, wild mint licked finish. Quite a polished, powerful wine, modern-styled, still in youth, and with time ahead.Tasted: 08 March 2021Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:

$39.95

750ml

consignment

Producer: BrancaiaDistributors: Select Wines & Spirits
Noble Estates Wines & Spirits Inc.
Blend: Sangiovese - Merlot

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