Chianti Classico Riserva DOCG - Brancaia

The powerful Chianti Classico Riserva from Brancaia flows into the glass with a dense purple-red color. Held at a slight angle, the red wine glass reveals a charming garnet-red hue at the edges. If you give it a little air in the wine glass by swirling it, this red wine reveals a high density and fullness, which can be seen in the clear stained glass windows at the edge of the glass. In the glass, this red wine from Brancaia presents aromas of blackcurrants, blueberries, blackberries and mulberries, complemented by cocoa beans, oak and toasted barrique. The Brancaia Chianti Classico Riserva is a wonderfully dry wine. This red wine is never coarse or austere, as you would expect from a top wine. On the palate, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly dense and fleshy texture. Thanks to the balanced fruit acidity, the Chianti Classico Riserva flatters the palate with a velvety sensation without lacking in juicy liveliness. The finish of this mature red wine from the Tuscany wine-growing region impresses with a beautiful aftertaste.

Vinification of the Chianti Classico Riserva from Brancaia

The powerful Chianti Classico Riserva from Italy is a cuvée made from the Merlot and Sangiovese grape varieties. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are transported to the press house as quickly as possible. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. At the end of this process, the Chianti Classico Riserva is aged for 16 months in barriques and 900-litre oak tonneaux.

Dining recommendations for the Chianti Classico Riserva from Brancaia

Ideally enjoy this red wine from Italy at a temperature of 15 - 18°C with duck breast with sugar snap peas, asparagus salad with quinoa or stuffed peppers.

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