Founded by Swiss couple Brigitte and Bruno Widmer in the famed hillsides of Tuscany more than 30 years ago, Brancaia is an acclaimed wine estate led by the philosophy: Resist the Usual. Rooted in the bold Super Tuscan movement that forever changed Italy's winemaking culture, the wines of Brancaia blend classic local grapes with international varieties, bringing a decidedly modern touch to a centuries-old wine region. Led by winemaker Barbara Widmer, Brancaia embodies a passion for terroir and a dedication to artisan techniques, producing elegant, complex wines with a strong Tuscan identity.
"Brancaia TRE is a wine full of character giving you drinking pleasure already at the moment of release. TRE stands for the three grape varieties
Wine Advocate 90 "The 2008 Tre is an attractive mid-weight red laced with dried cherries, dried flowers and spices. As is to be expected, the 2008
International Wine Cellar 89 "Deep ruby. Dark berry and cassis on the nose, with complicating notes of anise, vanillin oak and violet. Sappy, open-knit dark fruit
Wine Spectator 90 " Pure black currant and bilberry aromas and flavors course through this red, which is dense yet lively. Well-integrated oak peeks through on
James Suckling 93 "Aromas of strawberry and berry character on nose. Full body, ultra-soft tannins and a silky finish. A beautiful and delicious wine." Decanter 95 "Mainly Sangiovese
Wine Spectator 96 "Currant, blackberry, mint and licorice aromas lead to a full-bodied palate, with a solid core of beautiful, ripe, opulent fruit and polished tannins.
Decanter 95 "Mainly Sangiovese (80%), with Cabernet and Merlot making up the blend, this is a great red made from grapes harvested in Chianti Classico and
Wine Spectator 92 "Enticing aromas of smoky black fruit and spicy, barbecued meat. Full-bodied, with ultrafine, well-integrated tannins and a spicy, smoky, long finish. Goes on
Wine Spectator 96 WS TOP 100 2006 "The aromas leave me speechless, with freshly cut roses and lilacs that follow through to crushed blackberry and cherry
Robert Parker 95 "The 2006 Il Blu (50% Sangiovese, 45% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon) is a striking wine loaded with vibrant dark cherries, violets, sweet spices
Wine Spectator 86 "Plum and hints of earth come through on the nose. The palate is round and velvety, with meaty, fruity, chocolaty character. Sangiovese, Merlot
Wine Spectator 94 WS TOP 100 2012 Rank 86 "This is pure and oh-so-silky, featuring flavors of black currant, violet and sweet spice, with a hint of
James Suckling 94 "Beautiful aromas of raspberries and currants. Full body with very integrated tannins and mineral and fruit character. Very fine intend. A blend of
James Suckling 91 "A tangy red with lemony acidity and dried-cherry flavors. Medium body with light tannins and a savory finish. Almost salty. A beautifully
"Brancaia TRE is a wine full of character giving you drinking pleasure already at the moment of release. TRE stands for the three grape varieties
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