Product Description
The Brancaia 2022 Chianti Classico Riserva—a beautifully structured expression that captures the elegance and depth of Tuscan Sangiovese with a subtle touch of Merlot. This Riserva strikes a striking balance between vibrant fruit and refined structure. It delivers deep cherry and plum flavors, enhanced by savory, spicy, and earthy undertones, underpinned by a framework of fresh acidity and silky tannins. Elegant, age-worthy, and notably expressive of Chianti Classico's best elements.
Winemaking & Terroir
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Blend & Aging: Sourced from the best grapes at Brancaia and Poppi. The wine is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot. Sangiovese is matured in tonneaux (large oak barrels) for 16 months, while Merlot rests in barriques, followed by a minimum of eight months of bottle aging before release.
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Vineyard Sites: Located across Castellina and Radda in Chianti, at elevations between 230 and 400 meters with south–southwest exposures; soils range from loamy to medium-textured with rocky skeletons.
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Aging Potential: Built to last—cellaring for up to 15 years is realistic based on structured freshness and complexity.
Tasting Notes
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Color: Rich ruby red, signaling depth and concentration.
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Nose: Aromas of ripe cherry and plum blend with savory notes of leather, tobacco, violets, smoke, graphite, and subtle balsamic hues.
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Palate: Medium to full-bodied with lush dark fruit (black cherry, plum) balanced by tobacco, spice, licorice, and earthy undertones. The texture is smooth and plush, with an acidic backbone that provides tension and vibrancy.
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Finish: Long, refined, and slightly austere, with lingering notes of dark fruit, spice, and mineral gravity.
Summary Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Blend | 80% Sangiovese / 20% Merlot |
| Region | Castellina & Radda in Chianti, Tuscany |
| Aging | 16 m in tonneaux (Sangiovese), barriques (Merlot), + bottle aging |
| Nose | Cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, spice, violet, smoke |
| Palate | Rich dark fruits, licorice, spice, earthy complexity |
| Structure | Balanced acidity, velvety tannins, medium–full body |
| Finish | Lingering, structured, elegant |
| Cellarability | Complex now; rewarding aging through 2037+ |
Food Pairing & Serving Suggestions
Pair this Chianti Classico Riserva with bold dishes like grilled meats, braised beef, or wild mushroom risotto. Serve at around 16–18 °C (60–64 °F) and consider decanting to allow the savory nuances and structure to unfold.
This is a well-crafted, nuanced entry into premium Chianti—offering both immediate appeal and long-term gastronomic pleasure.
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| May 7, 2026 | $46.00 | $46.00 | $46.00 | 1 |
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Description
The Brancaia 2022 Chianti Classico Riserva—a beautifully structured expression that captures the elegance and depth of Tuscan Sangiovese with a subtle touch of Merlot. This Riserva strikes a striking balance between vibrant fruit and refined structure. It delivers deep cherry and plum flavors, enhanced by savory, spicy, and earthy undertones, underpinned by a framework of fresh acidity and silky tannins. Elegant, age-worthy, and notably expressive of Chianti Classico's best elements. Winemaking & Terroir Blend & Aging: Sourced from the best grapes at Brancaia and Poppi. The wine is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot. Sangiovese is matured in tonneaux (large oak barrels) for 16 months, while Merlot rests in barriques, followed by a minimum of eight months of bottle aging before release. Vineyard Sites: Located across Castellina and Radda in Chianti, at elevations between 230 and 400 meters with south–southwest exposures; soils range from loamy to medium-textured with rocky skeletons. Aging Potential: Built to last—cellaring for up to 15 years is realistic based on structured freshness and complexity. Tasting Notes Color: Rich ruby red, signaling depth and concentration. Nose: Aromas of ripe cherry and plum blend with savory notes of leather, tobacco, violets, smoke, graphite, and subtle balsamic hues. Palate: Medium to full-bodied with lush dark fruit (black cherry, plum) balanced by tobacco, spice, licorice, and earthy undertones. The texture is smooth and plush, with an acidic backbone that provides tension and vibrancy. Finish: Long, refined, and slightly austere, with lingering notes of dark fruit, spice, and mineral gravity. Summary Table Attribute Details Blend 80% Sangiovese / 20% Merlot Region Castellina & Radda in Chianti, Tuscany Aging 16 m in tonneaux (Sangiovese), barriques (Merlot), + bottle aging Nose Cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, spice, violet, smoke Palate Rich dark fruits, licorice, spice, earthy complexity Structure Balanced acidity, velvety tannins, medium–full body Finish Lingering, structured, elegant Cellarability Complex now; rewarding aging through 2037+ Food Pairing & Serving Suggestions Pair this Chianti Classico Riserva with bold dishes like grilled meats, braised beef, or wild mushroom risotto. Serve at around 16–18 °C (60–64 °F) and consider decanting to allow the savory nuances and structure to unfold. This is a well-crafted, nuanced entry into premium Chianti—offering both immediate appeal and long-term gastronomic pleasure.
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