1,5cl
Ilatraia 2017 Magnum Brancaia
Vendor code : 357
The Ilatria shows the greater volume and depth that makes the wines from Maremma so appealing. Ilatraia is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
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Ilatraia is the latest 'brainchild' of the winery. The first year of production was 2002. An immediate success: 92/100 in Wine Spectator, 95/100 in Wine International, a bronze medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards, not to mention the unconditional recognition of the public. Crafted from a combination of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Cabernet Franc, the 2017 Ilatraia stands out as a truly stunning wine that has triumphed over the difficulties posed by the scorching and arid growing season. It exhibits a deep and opaque dark color, accompanied by a substantial phenolic structure that is further enhanced by an array of flavors such as cherry, dried blackberry, and plum. This red wine boasts a full-bodied profile, offering a luxurious drinking experience. It is recommended to savor this remarkable vintage between the years 2021 and 2033.
Organic viticulture practices protect Brancaia's soil, air, water, and improve the flavor and character of the grapes and wine. As of 2019, Brancaia is a certified organic winery. The company is convinced that the foundation for making the best wine is laid in the vineyard. Choosing the grape variety and the right clone is fundamental to producing the perfect wine. Old vines also have advantages in terms of climate change. The vines that have thrived at Brancaia for over 25 years have adapted perfectly to the environment with micro changes in their DNA. The Brancaia winery includes about 40 hectares of vineyards in Chianti Classico (Castellina in Chianti and Radda in Chianti) and another 40 hectares in Maremma. Brancaia's employees work over 450 hours per hectare in the vineyards before the grapes enter the cellar. It's mostly manual labor, as is the entire harvest. Brancaia has been using a decision support system (DSS) since 2015. The DSS is an IT platform that collects real-time data from weather stations and ground probes. This information is evaluated using advanced technology and provides useful information to make decisions about possible interventions or upcoming tillage. Since 2012, Brancaia has been enhancing the complexity and authenticity of wines through spontaneous fermentation. Thanks to the natural yeast flora, Brancaia wines are not only technically advanced and elegant but also extremely authentic.
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Wine Advocate
Monica Larner: "A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, the 2017 Ilatraia is a real beauty and one of the only wines that has taken on the challenges of this hot and dry vintage with undisputed results. Ilatraia opens to an inky dark appearance and thick phenolic weight that is given extra volume and depth thanks to layers of cherry, dried blackberry and plum. This is a full-bodied red wine worthy of a big Fiorentina steak".
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