Winemaker Notes
Aromas of currant, violet and cocoa. A wine of great structure, with elegant, firm and creamy tannins. Rich and intense, with sweet currant and wild berries characterizing the finish.
Perfect alongside food with pronounced taste, dark meat such as beef or lamb, roast or braised game.
Blend: 80% Merlot, 10% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
The finesse and beauty of this wine are rather breathtaking, with currant, mint, spearmint, sandalwood and blackberry aromas that follow through engagingly to the palate. It starts off medium-bodied, but then grows on the palate and spreads out at the end with reserved fruit and superb tannins. Fantastic structure and balance. Needs five or six more years to come together.
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Vinous
The 2021 Il Blu is superb. Bright and vibrant in the glass, with terrific depth, the flagship Il Blu turns in an exceptionally strong showing in 2021. The blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon works so well on this property. Blue/purplish fruit, lavender, spice and rose petal all build into the sumptuous finish.
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Jeb Dunnuck
The 2021 Il Blu pours a saturated red/magenta hue and is layered and spiced with notes of blackberry compote, violets, menthol, polished leather, dark chocolate, and forest earth. Full-bodied, it has an even spine of acidity, wrapped with velvety tannins, balanced richness without being weighted, and a lovely tapering finish.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
With the cobalt blue and gold label, the Brancaia 2021 Il Blu is a blend of mostly Merlot with smaller percentages of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. This top-shelf release shows a medium to full-bodied texture with sweet tones of black fruit, cigar box and dark-grained toasted bread. The wine expands fully over the palate thanks to its soft texture and tannins.
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Wine Spectator
Blackberry and black currant fruit reign in this slim, juicy red. Defined by vibrant acidity and a line of dense, well-mannered tannins as this plays out on the finish. Accents of vanilla, graphite and black pepper add detail. Shows fine potential.
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.