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Is Brancaia a Super Tuscan?
The famed hillsides of Tuscany are home to Brancaia, an acclaimed family-owned wine estate led by the mantra: Resist the Usual. Rooted in the bold Super Tuscan movement that forever changed Italy’s winemaking culture, the wines of Brancaia…
Where is Brancaia?
Tuscany at its finest. The Brancaia wine adventure in Tuscany began in 1981. Since the beginning, our focus has been an uncompromising attitude towards quality and the production of authentic wines in harmony with nature. Every Brancaia wine is a reflection of the magical territory where it was created.
What do you eat with Brunello?
Brunello goes well with red meat, game and poultry like pheasant and dishes that include truffle. The Tuscan Pecorino cheese (especially the older versions) is the perfect match for Brunello, Parmesan (rather Parmigiano-Reggiano than Grana-padano) also combines well with Brunello.
Does Brunello go with pizza?
Not recommended because the meat tends to taste slighting bitter and carbonized at times and is therefore not well suited to the velvety feel of a Brunello. In this case, a Rosso di Montalcino is to be preferred. With pizza, unless the topping includes a particularly intense and lingering ingredient.
Is brancaia Tre a good wine?
The 2018 Tre, Brancaia’s Sangiovese/Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot blend, is a sumptuous beauty. Silky tannins wrap around a core of black cherry, plum, leather, spice, licorice and espresso. All the elements are so nicely balanced in this entry-level offering. Don’t miss it.
What is brancaia?
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.
What is brancaia Chianti Classico?
A wine that proves how complex Sangiovese can be. The cuvée is refined by 20% Merlot. The Chianti Classico – the only Brancaia red wine that can do without wood – pays homage to our terroir. The single-variety Sangiovese, which is also suitable for a slightly cooler drink, impresses with its simplicity and the ripe, so typical cherry fruit aroma.