Brancaia
N2 Rosso 2023
| Denomination | DOC Maremma Toscana Rosso |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in French oak tonneaux, followed by several months of bottle ageing. |
- Vintage and type: Still organic red 2023, Maremma Toscana denomination, 14% vol
- Grape variety: Pure Cabernet Sauvignon from vineyards located on the Maremma coast
- Ageing: 12 months in French oak barrels followed by several months in bottle
- Aromas and flavour: notes of dark fruits, aromatic herbs and chocolate; full-bodied structure, soft tannins
- Serving temperature and pairings: serve at 16-18°C after one hour of decanting; ideal with red meats and game
Description
What kind of wine it is
Brancaia No. 2 is a still organic red wine produced by Brancaia, an authentic expression of the Maremma Toscana made exclusively from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. It presents a deep ruby red colour, revealing a bouquet ranging from ripe black fruits to delicate notes of aromatic herbs and rosemary, with a hint of chocolate. On the palate, it displays a robust body balanced by velvety tannins. The meeting of cherry sweetness and the freshness of redcurrant creates a persistent sip, ensuring immediate pleasure and excellent ageing potential.
Where it comes from
The grapes come from the sunny coastal strip of the Maremma Toscana, in an area with a distinctly Mediterranean climate. The hot summers are tempered by a gentle sea breeze and a high temperature range, essential factors that favour optimal phenolic ripening. The vineyards stretch over gentle hills between 75 and 175 metres above sea level, with a favourable west-southwest exposure. The terroir is distinguished by the soil composition, predominantly sandy with infiltrations of silt and clay, which gives the wine a mineral note and a measured structural elegance.
How it is produced
The production process begins with a skin maceration lasting about eighteen days, aimed at extracting colour and polyphenolic components with great precision. Fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature to preserve complete aromatic purity. Maturation continues for twelve months in second-use French oak barrels, a technical choice that gently integrates spicy notes without overpowering the fruit's character. The wine completes its journey with a final ageing necessary to harmonise the components and ensure a soft and satisfying finish.
History and Curiosities
Brancaia No. 2 was born from the passion of the Widmer family who, since 1981, have managed the historic Tuscan estate with deep respect for nature and the land. This exceptional organic red wine Maremma Toscana DOC best expresses a sustainable agricultural vocation, carefully overseen by oenologists Barbara Widmer and Carlo Ferrini. Awarded 91 points by James Suckling, the 2023 vintage embodies a philosophy of perfect harmony: a prestigious label, ideal for enriching your moments of sharing with extraordinary elegance and freshness.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1981
- Oenologist: Barbara Widmer, Carlo Ferrini
- Bottles produced: 614.000
- Hectares: 90
| Name | Brancaia N2 Rosso 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red organic still |
| Denomination | Maremma Toscana DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Brancaia |
| Story | History and Curiosities Brancaia No. 2 was born from the passion of the Widmer family who, since 1981, have managed the historic Tuscan estate with deep respect for nature and the land. This exceptional organic red wine Maremma Toscana DOC best expresses a sustainable agricultural vocation, carefully overseen by oenologists Barbara Widmer and Carlo Ferrini. Awarded 91 points by James Suckling, the 2023 vintage embodies a philosophy of perfect harmony: a prestigious label, ideal for enriching your moments of sharing with extraordinary elegance and freshness. |
| Origin | Maremma, Tuscany, Italy |
| Climate | Mediterranean climate with very hot summers and very mild winters; high temperature range and often a light sea breeze |
| Soil composition | Sandy and clayey: two thirds sand and one third silt and clay |
| Harvest | 15 - 30 September 2022 |
| Fermentation temperature | 28 °C |
| Production technique | Maceration/skin contact for up to 18 days; fermentation at controlled temperature (28°C); ageing for 12 months in French oak tonneaux and further ageing in bottle for several months |
| Wine making | Maceration/skin contact for up to 18 days; fermentation at controlled temperature (28°C); ageing for 12 months in French oak tonneaux and further ageing in bottle for several months. |
| Aging | Aged for 12 months in French oak tonneaux, followed by several months of bottle ageing. |
| Total acidity | 5.8 gr/L |
| Residual sugar | 2.3 gr/L |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |