Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG 1,5 l Magnum - Brancaia

The barrel-aged Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5 l magnum from the wine-growing region of Tuscany presents itself in the glass in a bright purple-red. At the rim, this Italian red also shows a transition into garnet red. When swirling the wine glass, you can perceive an unparalleled balance in this red wine, as it does not appear watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the glass walls. On the nose, this Brancaia red wine presents all kinds of currant, sour cherry, blueberry and plum. As if that weren’t impressive enough, further aromas such as leather, minerals and black cherry are added through aging in small wooden barrels.

This red from Brancaia is ideal for all wine drinkers who prefer as little sweetness in wine as possible. At the same time, it never appears meager or brittle, but round and smooth. Thanks to its distinctive fruit acidity, the Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5 l magnum is exceptionally fresh and lively on the palate. The finish of this matured red wine from the region of Tuscany, more precisely from Chianti Classico DOCG, ultimately delights with a beautiful aftertaste.

Vinification of the Brancaia Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5 l magnum

The basis for the well-balanced Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5 l magnum from Tuscany consists of grapes from the Sangiovese and Merlot varieties. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are swiftly brought to the press house. There they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small and large wood at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the elegant Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5 l magnum is aged for another 16 months in barriques and 900 l oak tonneaux.

Food recommendation for the Brancaia Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva 1.5 l magnum

This red wine from Italy is perfectly suited to a wide variety of dishes, but is also a pleasure enjoyed on its own.

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