FRUITY FRESH
The Chianti Classico – the only Brancaia red wine that is made without wood – pays homage to our terroir. This single origin Sangiovese fascinates with its lightness and its fine cherry notes – typical Sangiovese aromas. After twelve months of aging in steel and cement, this wine offers great drinking pleasure at an early age. It is a beautiful Chianti with a straightforwardness that is captivating. Here, too, we like to let Monica Larner (Robert Parker) have a say. She wrote about Chianti Classico 2014: “Brancaia is primarily known for its excellent results with international grape varieties, but it also manages to produce first-class Sangiovese.”
Ideal with: cold cuts, cheese, pasta, poultry and grilled meats of all kinds. Our favorite: with pizza margherita with mozzarella di Bufala and fresh basil.
BASIC INFORMATION
Description
CHIANTI CLASSICO is a tribute to our terroir. This single-variety winefascinates with its easiness and the ripe cherry notes, one of the typical aromas for Sangiovese. In the mouth, a lovely freshness and sapidity combine with young and crisp tannins.
Denomination DOCG
Varieties 100% Sangiovese
VINEYARDS AND TERROIR
Vineyards location Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti
Vineyards elevation and exposure 230 - 400 mt a.s.l-; S-SO exp
Soils Castellina in Chianti: loamy; Radda in Chianti: medium textured with rocky skeleton.
Climate and microclimate Continental climate, with cold winters (temperatures below 0° C) and very hot summers.
VINIFICATION AND AGING
Harvest 20.09.21 - 01.10.21
Wine analysis Alcohol: 14%; total acidity: 5,80‰
Temperature of fermentation 28-30°
Must contact Up to 13 days
Maturing 12 months 2/3 in stainless steel tanks, 1/3 in concrete tanks
Bottle ageing a few months
First year of production 2013
Ageing potential Up to 10 years
Tasting note
Medium to full body. Lots of fruit and flowers: notes of ripe cherries and violet. Crispy finish.
Perfect with
Salami, cheese, pasta, poultry and grilled meat.
James Suckling 93 points
