Bianco Toscana "IL BIANCO" BRANCAIA
| Sommelier score | 88/100 | 2024 |
| James Suckling | 91/100 | 2017 |
| Winery | BRANCAIA |
| Denomination | Toscanta Igt |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Grapes | 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Viognier |
| Alcohol content | 12,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Code ICQRF | SI 9050 |
| Winery headquarter | BRANCAIA - Radda in Chianti (SI) - Località Poppi, 42 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Aperitif, Warm fish appetizers, Dry pastry, Grilled Fish, Mussels, Risotto with vegetables, Vegetables in batter, Fresh cheese |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Light and fresh |
| Wine list | Toscana Igt |
Brancaia winery suggest a white wine IGT that is perfect for people of all ages. It has the IGT denomination and is composed by 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 8% Viogner and 2% Gewürztraminer. It is a white wine with fresh characteristics completed by a floral bouquet. Its pleasant sourness is due to the absence of the malolactic fermentation process. The harvest is planned between August and September followed by the wine making in steel container at 16° C. The maturation is for 1/3 of the product in barriques, the other 2/3 are put in steel in order to preserve the primary aromas of the product. The aging lasts then 5 months, with the rest on yeasts.
Features of this wine of Brancaia winery, Tuscany
Straw yellow, shiny and bright. The perfume is various, floral and fruity, characterized by white flowers, exotic fruits with mineral shades and some thyme and sage. The taste is rich and fresh according to what the nose inspired before. Precise and complete persistence.
Recommended food pairings while tasting this wine
Recommended with fish and crustaceans, “risotto” with mushrooms or with seafood, pasta and white meat. It has to be served at 8-10° C in a high, tapered wine glass and can reach an alcoholic strength of 12.5% Vol.
