Brancaia Il Blu Rosso di Toscana

Brancaia in Chianti Classico, encompassing the two estates Brancaia and Poppi, has been owned by the Swiss couple Brigitte and Bruno Widmer since 1981. Barbara and Martin Kronenberg-Widmer run the winery together which is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico area.
The estate had a vertical take-off when it’s vintage 1983 won first place at a major Chianti Classico tasting.  Since then, through uncompromising dedication to quality and a strong own identity, the continuous recognition of Brancaia has been built up.  Spearheaded by the estate’s top wine the Supertuscan Brancaia Il Blu, it has earned worldwide acclaim gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers all over the world.

Brancaia IL BLU is distinguished for its elegance, complexity and intensity. It is a blend of 50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine ages 20 months in French barriques - 2/3 of them are new - and then matures 12 months in the bottle, prior to release.