IGT Il Blu Brancaia 2018 750ml

Description: Since its debut in 1988, IL BLU has been the result of our constant search for perfection. Made from only the best hand-picked and selected grapes from our
two Chianti estates, with fine tannins and a soft, full finish, this wine is distinguished by its complexity and elegance. Today, thanks to the ever-improving complexity of our
Merlot grapes, especially from our vineyards in Radda in Chianti, it is a blend of 80% Merlot and 10% each of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon. Each individual variety is
aged separately in barriques, two-thirds new, for 18 months. Then, once assembled, the final blend matures in unglazed cement vats for 3 months. In this way the wine
becomes more balanced, the tannins and aromas are better integrated even before the one-year bottle ageing. We continue to work constantly to improve this wine, while
taking great care to preserve its identity. The character and style of IL BLU have been marked by continuity over all these years: something we intend to carry on for the next
30 years.

Appellation: IGT Rosso Toscana

Grape varieties 80% Merlot 10% Sangiovese 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

Vineyards and terroir: vineyards Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti

Altitude and exposure: 230 - 400 m a.s.l.; S-SO exp.

Soil Castellina in Chianti: clayey; Radda in Chianti: medium-textured, rich in stones

Climate and microclimate Continental climate, with cold winters (temperatures below 0° C) and very hot summers.
Vinification and refinement: Harvest 08.09.18 - 04.10.18

Analytical Data
Alcohol content: 14,5%; total acidity: 5,80%.
Fermentation temperature 28°.
Skin contact Up to 18 days
Maturation in barrels 18 months, 2/3 in new French oak barrels, 1/3 in second passage French oak barrels, further 3 months in cement tanks
Bottle ageing At least 12 months
First vintage produced 1988
Evolutionary potential Up to 25 years

Aromas of currants, violets and cocoa. A wine of great structure, with elegant, firm and creamy tannins. Rich and intense, with sweet currants and berries characterising the
finish.
Pairings

Intensely flavoured dishes, game, roasted or stewed red meats