Chianti Classico

 

FRUITY FRESH

The Chianti Classico – the only Brancaia red wine that is made without wood – pays homage to our terroir. This single origin Sangiovese fascinates with its lightness and its fine cherry notes – typical Sangiovese aromas. After twelve months of aging in steel and cement, this wine offers great drinking pleasure at an early age. It is a beautiful Chianti with a straightforwardness that is captivating. Here, too, we like to let Monica Larner (Robert Parker) have a say. She wrote about Chianti Classico 2014: “Brancaia is primarily known for its excellent results with international grape varieties, but it also manages to produce first-class Sangiovese.”

Ideal with: cold cuts, cheese, pasta, poultry and grilled meats of all kinds. Our favorite: with pizza margherita with mozzarella di Bufala and fresh basil.

Brancaia Chianti Classico 2021
Basic Information
Description

CHIANTI CLASSICO is a tribute to our terroir. This single-variety winefascinates with its easiness and the ripe cherry notes, one of the typical aromas for Sangiovese. In the mouth, a lovely freshness and sapidity combine with young and crisp tannins.

Denomination DOCG
Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Vineyards and terroir
Vineyards location Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti
Vineyards elevation and exposure Castellina in Chianti: loamy; Radda in Chianti: medium textured with rocky skeleton.
Soils Continental climate, with cold winters (temperatures below 0° C) and very hot summers.
Climate and microclimate
Vinification and aging
Harvest 20.09.21 - 01.10.21
Wine analysis Alcohol: 14%; total acidity: 5,80‰
Temperature of fermentation 28-30°
Must contact Up to 13 days
Maturing 12 months 2/3 in stainless steel tanks, 1/3 in concrete tanks
Bottle ageing a few months
First year of production 2013
Ageing potential Up to 10 years
Tasting notes
Tasting note

Medium to full body. Lots of fruit and fine tannins: notes of ripe cherries, cedar and cocoa.

Perfect with

Salami, cheese, pasta, poultry and grilled meat.

Awards
Wine Advocate
91
Monica Larner
Vinous
90
Antonio Galloni
James Suckling
93
James Suckling
Falstaff
92
Othmar Kiem
Intravino
90
Andrea Gori
Basic Information
Description

CHIANTI CLASSICO is a tribute to our terroir. This single-variety winefascinates with its easiness and the ripe cherry notes, one of the typical aromas for Sangiovese. In the mouth, a lovely freshness and sapidity combine with young and crisp tannins.

Denomination DOCG
Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Vineyards and terroir
Vineyards location Castellina in Chianti, Radda in Chianti
Vineyards elevation and exposure 230 - 400 mt a.s.l.; S-SW exp.
Soils Castellina in Chianti: loamy; Radda in Chianti: medium textured with rocky skeleton.
Climate and microclimate Continental climate, with cold winters (temperatures below 0° C) and very hot summers.
Vinification and aging
Harvest 01.09.20 - 30.09.20
Wine analysis Alcohol: 13,5%; total acidity: 5,40‰
Temperature of fermentation 28-30°
Must contact Up to 13 days
Maturing 12 months 2/3 in stainless steel tanks, 1/3 in concrete tanks
Bottle ageing a few months
First year of production 2013
Ageing potential Up to 10 years
Tasting notes
Tasting note

Medium to full body. Lots of fruit and fine tannins: notes of ripe cherries, cedar and cocoa.

Perfect with

Salami, cheese, pasta, poultry and grilled meat.

Awards
Falstaff
92
Othmar Kiem
Basic Information
Description

CHIANTI CLASSICO is a tribute to our terroir. This single-variety winefascinates with its easiness and the ripe cherry notes, one of the typical aromas for Sangiovese. In the mouth, a lovely freshness and sapidity combine with young and crisp tannins.

Denomination DOCG
Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Vineyards and terroir
Vineyards location Castellina and Radda in Chianti
Vineyards elevation and exposure 230 - 400 mt a.s.l.; S-SW exp.
Soils Castellina: loamy soil - Radda: medium textured with rocky skeleton
Climate and microclimate Continental climate, with cool winters (also below 0°C) and very warm summers. Temperatures can rise above 40°C during the warm season.
Vinification and aging
Harvest 25.09.2019 - 04.10.2019
Wine analysis Alcohol: 13,5%; total acidity: 5‰
Temperature of fermentation 28-30°
Must contact Up to 13 days
Maturing 12 months, 2/3 in stainless steel, 1/3 in concrete tanks
Bottle ageing Few months
First year of production 2013
Ageing potential Up to 10 years
Tasting notes
Tasting note

Medium to full body. Lots of fruit and fine tannins: notes of ripe cherries, cedar and cocoa.

Perfect with

Salami, cheese, pasta, poultry and grilled meat.

Awards
Sommelier Collective
96
James Suckling
94
James Suckling
Tony Wood Italian Wines
94
Tony Wood
WinesCritic.com
94
Raffaele Vecchione
Basic Information
Description

CHIANTI CLASSICO is a tribute to our terroir. This single-variety winefascinates with its easiness and the ripe cherry notes, one of the typical aromas for Sangiovese. In the mouth, a lovely freshness and sapidity combine with young and crisp tannins.

Denomination DOCG
Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Vineyards and terroir
Vineyards location Castellina and Radda in Chianti
Vineyards elevation and exposure 230 - 400 mt a.s.l.; S-SW exp.
Soils Castellina: loamy soil - Radda: medium textured with rocky skeleton
Climate and microclimate Continental climate, with cool winters (also below 0°C) and very warm summers. Temperatures can rise above 40°C during the warm season.
Vinification and aging
Harvest 15.09.2018 - 03.10.2018
Wine analysis Alcohol: 13%; total acidity: 5,4‰
Temperature of fermentation 28-30°
Must contact Up to 13 days
Maturing 12 months, 2/3 in stainless steel, 1/3 in concrete tanks
Bottle ageing Few months
First year of production 2013
Ageing potential Up to 10 years
Tasting notes
Tasting note

Medium to full body. Lots of fruit and fine tannins: notes of ripe cherries, cedar and cocoa.

Perfect with

Salami, cheese, pasta, poultry and grilled meat.

Awards
James Suckling
92
James Suckling
WinesCritic.com
92
Raffaele Vecchione
Vinous
91
Antonio Galloni
Basic Information
Description

CHIANTI CLASSICO is a tribute to our terroir. This single-variety winefascinates with its easiness and the ripe cherry notes, one of the typical aromas for Sangiovese. In the mouth, a lovely freshness and sapidity combine with young and crisp tannins.

Denomination DOCG
Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Vineyards and terroir
Vineyards location Castellina and Radda in Chianti
Vineyards elevation and exposure 230 - 400 mt a.s.l.; S-SW exp.
Soils Castellina: loamy soil - Radda: medium textured with rocky skeleton
Climate and microclimate Continental climate, with cool winters (also below 0°C) and very warm summers. Temperatures can rise above 40°C during the warm season.
Vinification and aging
Harvest 30.08.2017 - 23.09.2017
Wine analysis Alcohol: 13%; total acidity: 5,2‰
Temperature of fermentation 28-30°
Must contact Up to 13 days
Maturing 12 months, 2/3 in stainless steel, 1/3 in concrete tanks
Bottle ageing Few months
First year of production 2013
Ageing potential Up to 10 years
Tasting notes
Tasting note

Fruity red with dried berry and cherry character, medium body and a fresh finish.

Perfect with

Salami, cheese, pasta, poultry and grilled meat.

Awards
James Suckling
91
James Suckling
Intravino
90
Andrea Gori
Basic Information
Description

CHIANTI CLASSICO is a tribute to our terroir. This single-variety winefascinates with its easiness and the ripe cherry notes, one of the typical aromas for Sangiovese. In the mouth, a lovely freshness and sapidity combine with young and crisp tannins.

Denomination DOCG
Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Vineyards and terroir
Vineyards location Castellina and Radda in Chianti
Vineyards elevation and exposure 230 - 400 mt a.s.l.; S-SW exp.
Soils Castellina: loamy soil - Radda: medium textured with rocky skeleton
Climate and microclimate Continental climate, with cool winters (also below 0°C) and very warm summers. Temperatures can rise above 40°C during the warm season.
Vinification and aging
Harvest 15.09.2016 - 30.09.2016
Wine analysis Alcohol: 13,5%; total acidity: 5,2‰
Temperature of fermentation 28-30°
Must contact Up to 13 days
Maturing 12 months, 2/3 in stainless steel, 1/3 in concrete tanks
Bottle ageing Few months
First year of production 2013
Ageing potential Up to 10 years
Tasting notes
Tasting note

Aromas of cherries, raspberries, walnuts and crushed hazelnuts. Medium body, soft and ripe tannins and a beautiful, clean finish.

Perfect with

Salami, cheese, pasta, poultry and grilled meat.

Awards
James Suckling
92
James Suckling
Falstaff
91
Othmar Kiem
WinesCritic.com
92
Raffaele Vecchione
Basic Information
Description

CHIANTI CLASSICO is a tribute to our terroir. This single-variety winefascinates with its easiness and the ripe cherry notes, one of the typical aromas for Sangiovese. In the mouth, a lovely freshness and sapidity combine with young and crisp tannins.

Denomination DOCG
Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Vineyards and terroir
Vineyards location Castellina and Radda in Chianti
Vineyards elevation and exposure 230 - 400 mt a.s.l.; S-SW exp.
Soils Castellina: loamy soil - Radda: medium textured with rocky skeleton
Climate and microclimate Continental climate, with cool winters (also below 0°C) and very warm summers. Temperatures can rise above 40°C during the warm season.
Vinification and aging
Harvest 15.09.2015 - 30.09.2015
Wine analysis Alcohol: 13,5%; total acidity: 5,4‰
Temperature of fermentation 28-30°
Must contact Up to 13 days
Maturing 12 months, 2/3 in stainless steel, 1/3 in concrete tanks
Bottle ageing Few months
First year of production 2013
Ageing potential Up to 10 years
Tasting notes
Tasting note

Dried cherry and blueberry character, medium body, silky tannins and a bright finish.

Perfect with

Salami, cheese, pasta, poultry and grilled meat.

Awards
Falstaff
93
Othmar Kiem
James Suckling
92
James Suckling
Basic Information
Description

CHIANTI CLASSICO is a tribute to our terroir. This single-variety winefascinates with its easiness and the ripe cherry notes, one of the typical aromas for Sangiovese. In the mouth, a lovely freshness and sapidity combine with young and crisp tannins.

Denomination DOCG
Varieties 100% Sangiovese
Vineyards and terroir
Vineyards location Castellina and Radda in Chianti
Vineyards elevation and exposure 230 - 400 mt a.s.l.; S-SW exp.
Soils Castellina: loamy soil - Radda: medium textured with rocky skeleton
Climate and microclimate Continental climate, with cool winters (also below 0°C) and very warm summers. Temperatures can rise above 40°C during the warm season.
Vinification and aging
Harvest 10.09.2014 - 03.10.2014
Wine analysis Alcohol: 13%; total acidity: 5,7‰
Temperature of fermentation 28-30°
Must contact Up to 13 days
Maturing 12 months, 2/3 in stainless steel, 1/3 in concrete tanks
Bottle ageing Few months
First year of production 2013
Ageing potential Up to 10 years
Tasting notes
Tasting note

Seducing notes of ripe cherries, a lovely acidity, medium body and a bright finish.

Perfect with

Salami, cheese, pasta, poultry and grilled meat.

Awards
Wine Advocate
90+
Monica Larner
James Suckling
90
James Suckling
Basic Information
Description

CHIANTI CLASSICO shows our passion for this territory and expresses all the authentic character of Sangiovese. Matured for 12 months, this easily approachable wine has seducing notes of ripe red fruit and a lively acidity.

Denomination DOCG
Varieties 98% Sangiovese, 2% Canaiolo
Vineyards and terroir
Vineyards location Castellina and Radda in Chianti
Vineyards elevation and exposure 230 - 400 mt a.s.l.; S-SW exp.
Soils Castellina: loamy soil - Radda: medium textured with rocky skeleton
Climate and microclimate Continental climate, with cool winters (also below 0°C) and very warm summers. Temperatures can rise above 40°C during the warm season.
Vinification and aging
Harvest 12.09.203 - 04.10.2013
Wine analysis Alcohol: 13%; total acidity: 5,4‰
Temperature of fermentation 28-30°
Must contact Up to 13 days
Maturing 12 months, 2/3 in stainless steel, 1/3 in concrete tanks
Bottle ageing Few months
First year of production 2013
Ageing potential Up to 10 years
Tasting notes
Tasting note

Seducing notes of ripe cherry, a lovely acidity, medium body and a bright finish.

Perfect with

Salami, cheese, pasta, poultry and grilled meat.

Awards
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