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Brancaia

Il Blu Cabernet Sangiovese Blend

9.129 ratings
9.37 pro ratings
Tuscany, Italy
Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Manchego & Parmesan, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Chicken, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Duck, Turkey

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BrancaiaTuscany, ItalySangiovese
Top Notes For
Alex Lallos

Owner No Limit Fine Wines, Private Wine Consultant

9.2

Wow really nice. Opulent, modern but still very Tuscan with Italian genes. Aged beautifully like a ripe Bordeaux. I would like to see it go further but honestly it has a nice balance of fruit and age that I don't know can be improved upon. Might go the direction of dried / stewy fruits. Today it is pretty gorgeous actually. Very fresh and alive

Wow really nice. Opulent, modern but still very Tuscan with Italian genes. Aged beautifully like a ripe Bordeaux. I would like to see it go further but honestly it has a nice balance of fruit and age that I don't know can be improved upon. Might go the direction of dried / stewy fruits. Today it is pretty gorgeous actually. Very fresh and alive

Jan 15th, 2019
Andrew Lohse
9.3

Plummy, balanced dark and red fruit.

Plummy, balanced dark and red fruit.

Nov 10th, 2017
Jenny Hemmer
9.4

Delicious layers of plums, dark cherries, leather, and baking spices. Great balance of soft acidity and smooth tannins.

Delicious layers of plums, dark cherries, leather, and baking spices. Great balance of soft acidity and smooth tannins.

Sep 20th, 2017
Jon Gerber
9.5

Pretty good for a Monday!

Pretty good for a Monday!

Oct 19th, 2015
Perry Atha
9.5

Wow- big difference between the 2013 and this 2010- definitely worth the extra $$ for the 2010. Different blend includes Cab Franc.

Wow- big difference between the 2013 and this 2010- definitely worth the extra $$ for the 2010. Different blend includes Cab Franc.

Aug 1st, 2018
Mark Grammer
9.2

Excellent nose of cherry with a hint of tobacco. Cherry also on the palate with spice and nutmeg. Could still age a couple of years.

Excellent nose of cherry with a hint of tobacco. Cherry also on the palate with spice and nutmeg. Could still age a couple of years.

Apr 15th, 2018
Celso Araujo
9.3

Um belíssimo super Toscano . Degustado em 26/07/17.

Um belíssimo super Toscano . Degustado em 26/07/17.

Jul 28th, 2017
Shaun McGregor
9.1

Classic Italian, slightly sweet with a clean finish. Loved it with my pasta dish.

Classic Italian, slightly sweet with a clean finish. Loved it with my pasta dish.

Nov 14th, 2015
Michael Sager-Wilde

Owner Sager + Wilde

8.7

Michael had this 10 years ago

Michael had this 10 years ago

Dec 5th, 2014
Heather LeMasters

Social Media/Marketing, Trinchero Family Estates

10

Heather had this 11 years ago

Heather had this 11 years ago

Oct 10th, 2013