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Tasting notes
Score 95/100 · Drink 2025-2038, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Sep 2021

Brancaia's 2018 Il Blu is stellar. Dark, layered and enveloping, the 2018 is wonderfully expressive from the outset. Black cherry, mocha, espresso, licorice, cloves and new leather fill out the layers effortlessly. The 2018 balances power with energy, all with plenty of the style that has long made this Merlot-based blend one of the top wines in Tuscany.

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96/100

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95
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James Suckling

97
97/100

James Suckling

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97 points
James Suckling
Score 97/100 · James Suckling, Jul 2021

Beautiful aromas of currants and mushrooms with bark and flowers. Violets and chocolate, too. It’s full-bodied with firm, creamy tannins that are long and poised. It has such attractive tension and focus. Lovely sweet currants and berries at the finish. So succulent and intense. 80% merlot, 10% cabernet sauvignon and 10% sangiovese. The merlot is from the area of Radda and the cabernet and sangiovese from Castelina in Chianti. Drink or hold.

94 - 95 points
James Suckling
Score 94-95/100 · James Suckling, Sep 2019

Lots of dark fruit and dark chocolate with hints of flowers and orange peel. Full-bodied, yet tight and compact with a compressed palate and a long, flavorful finish.

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Brancaia
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Grape Blend

Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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