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Ilatraia 2021 from Brancaia, in Castellina in Chianti: a blend of cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot and cabernet franc aged 18 months in barriques. Main reserve: an IGT Rosso Toscana at €46.16 with no distinction mentioned.
Generic IGT appellation, Bordeaux grape varieties (cabernet sauvignon, petit verdot, cabernet franc), despite Castellina in Chianti being named: limited local anchoring.
No distinction or named guide is mentioned for the 2021 vintage; the reputation of the producer Brancaia is not attested in the sources.
€46.16 (crossed-out price €51.41) for a Rosso Toscana IGT with no distinction mentioned: that's expensive for such a simple appellation.
Food pairings limited to red meats and aged cheeses, but the aromatic profile (black berries, vanilla, chocolate) and serving at 16-18 °C are specified.
Brancaia is located in Castellina in Chianti; fermentation in barriques at 30-32 °C over 25 days, then 18 months in barriques and 4 months in bottle.
Independent rating, calculated from the property's public information and traveler reviews. Commissions received on bookings are not included in the rating.
Comment on noteThe wine
Today I invite you on a sensory journey to the heart of Tuscany, through a wine that particularly touched me. Brancaia's Ilatraia 2021 is not just a wine, it is a story, an encounter with the elegance and richness of a terroir.
This Rosso Toscana IGT comes to us from the Brancaia estate, nestled on the hills of Castellina in Chianti. It is there, in this emblematic Tuscan landscape, that the magic happens. The 2021 vintage of the Ilatraia is the fruit of a bold and harmonious blend: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Franc. A composition that reveals the estate's desire to express the richness of its soil with international grape varieties, while maintaining a strong Tuscan identity.
From the very first glance, its color envelops you in an intense and deep red. On the nose, you will discover aromas of black berries, ripe and generous, which mingle with notes of vanilla and chocolate, brought by careful aging. The fermentation, carried out in barriques at a controlled temperature of 30-32°C for 25 days, is followed by 18 months of aging in barriques, then 4 months in bottle. This method gives the wine a remarkable structure and complexity. On the palate, the Ilatraia is full-bodied and enveloping, with soft and well-integrated tannins, supported by a balanced freshness that ensures a long and pleasant finish.
This wine is a true invitation to conviviality. I particularly recommend it with carni rosse, those grilled red meats that will bring out its aromas. It will also be an ideal companion for formaggi stagionati, aged cheeses that will know how to converse with its complexity. Brancaia's Ilatraia 2021 is the perfect wine for those evenings when you want to share an authentic moment, a piece of Tuscany, with those you love. Let yourself be seduced by its refined character and its deep connection with the essence of this magnificent region.
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