Brancaia Il Blu 2011

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Vintage
2011

Size
750ML

ABV
14.5%

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Winemaker Notes

2011 IL BLU is an elegant, refined wine with lovely blueberry and blackberry aromas, leading to flavors of chocolate, blackberry and currant on the palate. Crafted with grapes from two of the estate vineyards, Brancaia Estate and Poppi Vineyard, this full-bodied blend has silky tannins and a long, lingering finish.

The south-southwest facing vines at Brancaia Estate in the Castellina area of Chianti rest at an elevation of 800 feet, with loam, sand, silt and clay soils and a continental climate. Soaring to nearly 1,400 feet above sea level, Poppi Vineyard enjoys a continental climate in the Radda area of Chianti, with steep south-southwest facing hillsides and clay, sand and silt soils.

Blend: 50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon

Professional Ratings

  • 94
    A landmark wine on all levels, the 2011 Il Blu really seems to love the heat of the vintage. Barbara Widmer says that heat spikes followed by intermittent cool spells helped to establish complexity in her wines. Il Blu is 50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The nose is painted in broad strokes of espresso bean, black cherry, baking spice and moist tobacco. The mouthfeel is infinitely soft and supple.
  • 93
    Lots of terracotta and berry character with hints of spice and chocolate. Full body, chewy but polished tannins and a flavorful finish. This is so beautiful now to drink but will reward those who are patient.
  • 92
    Offering a mix of black cherry, dark plum and spice flavors, this red combines power and fluidity. The tannins are assertive for now, but this remains fresh and intense on the long finish. Tobacco and mineral notes show on the finish. Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best from 2017 through 2027.

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Brancaia, Italy
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Founded by Swiss couple Brigitte and Bruno Widmer in the famed hillsides of Tuscany more than 30 years ago, Brancaia is the modern face of luxury Italian wine. Rooted in the bold Super Tuscan movement that forever changed Italy’s winemaking culture, the wines of Brancaia blend classic Italian grapes with international varieties, bringing a decidedly modern touch to a centuries-old wine region.

Today the winery is still family owned and operated, led by the Widmers’ daughter, winemaker Barbara Widmer. Barbara has excelled at perfecting the style and quality of Brancaia wines by producing elegant, complex wines with a strong Tuscan identity.  

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Legendary in Italy for its Renaissance art and striking landscape, Tuscany is also home to many of the country’s best red wines. Sangiovese reigns supreme here, as either the single varietal, or a dominant player, in almost all of Tuscany’s best.

A remarkable Chianti, named for its region of origin, will have a bright acidity, supple tannins and plenty of cherry fruit character. From the hills and valleys surrounding the medieval village of Montalcino, come the distinguished and age-worthy wines based on Brunello (Sangiovese). Earning global acclaim since the 1970s, the Tuscan Blends are composed solely of international grape varieties or a mix of international and Sangiovese. The wine called Vine Nobile di Montepulciano, composed of Prognolo Gentile (Sangiovese) and is recognized both for finesse and power.

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