WINERY

Brancaia

Radda in Chianti, Province of Siena

Swiss couple Brigitte and Bruno Widmer, with daughter Barbara, run this property better than clockwork and, in two decades, have firmly established Brancaia as one of Tuscany’s leading estates.

  • Established

    1981
  • Owned by

    Widmer family
  • Winemaker(s)

    Barbara Widmer
  • Viticulture

    Organic

The vineyards at Poppi (Radda) and Brancaia (Castellina) are on ideal hillside locations at 230-400 metres above sea level, planted to 6000 vines per hectare on lean, stony, calcareous soil to naturally produce a low yield.

 

In 2021 Il Blu celebrates its 30th year. One of the trail blazing SuperTuscans, it’s the wine that put
Brancaia on the map. Today the blend has changed a little to be 80% Merlot with 10% each of
Sangiovese and Cabernet. Il Blu is rich with inky dark red-blue fruits and notes of chocolate, liquorice and spice. The tannins are smooth and silky and the wine has an impeccable track record of cellaring 15-20 years years. Sensational wine and sensational package.

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