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Brancaia

Il Blu Cabernet Sangiovese Blend

9.124 ratings
9.33 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
Steven Lee
9.3

Nice balance.

Nice balance.

Jun 19th, 2021
Robert Harmelin
8.7

Very strong example of a win from a good vtge lots of staying power

Very strong example of a win from a good vtge lots of staying power

Dec 6th, 2018
Byron Hewett
9.2

Big and plush. Tasty super Tuscan. Not my favorite style these days.

Big and plush. Tasty super Tuscan. Not my favorite style these days.

Aug 10th, 2018
Conrad Green
8.7

A bit thick and simple. Red brick, brutish and a touch short.

A bit thick and simple. Red brick, brutish and a touch short.

Jan 18th, 2018
Tom Schneider
7.9

Love this wine, but this bottle was cooked.

Love this wine, but this bottle was cooked.

Oct 20th, 2015
Brad Swinford
9.2

Mmm. Barolo. Great balance. Big but not overpowering tannin. Yummy.

Mmm. Barolo. Great balance. Big but not overpowering tannin. Yummy.

Jul 29th, 2013
Errol Koopmans
9.6

I believe this was a #2 wine of the year back in '06. Can anyone confirm? This was one of the best Super Tuscan's I have ever had! Exceptional. I have 1 more.

I believe this was a #2 wine of the year back in '06. Can anyone confirm? This was one of the best Super Tuscan's I have ever had! Exceptional. I have 1 more.

Dec 23rd, 2012
Peter Heidt
10

Yummy!!!

Yummy!!!

Dec 14th, 2012
Marc O'Connor
9.2

Marc had this 9 years ago

Marc had this 9 years ago

May 10th, 2015
Eric Crane

Sommelier & Educator Empire Wine Distributors

9.5

Eric had this 10 years ago

Eric had this 10 years ago

Oct 23rd, 2014