Brancaia

Ilatraia Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

9.19 ratings
9.22 pro ratings
Maremma Toscana, Grosseto, Tuscany, Italy
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck, Onion, Beans & Peas
Top Notes For
John Howard

Harvest production at Hirsch and Cobb Wineries

9.0

What @Brad Hemmer said. Bordeaux from Italy. Would like to taste this against a higher end right bank maybe.

What @Brad Hemmer said. Bordeaux from Italy. Would like to taste this against a higher end right bank maybe.

May 16th, 2018
David L

12' Brancaia IIatraia Cabernet blend. Hands down the BEST value Cabernet blend(Cabernet , CF, PV) I've had in the last 12 months. It's drinking like a wine at twice the price point! Highly recommend! Tried this in a tasting room in Italy. Wish I had purchased more😕. Pop & pour wine.
Edit- Reviews have it between 93-95 pts.

12' Brancaia IIatraia Cabernet blend. Hands down the BEST value Cabernet blend(Cabernet , CF, PV) I've had in the last 12 months. It's drinking like a wine at twice the price point! Highly recommend! Tried this in a tasting room in Italy. Wish I had purchased more😕. Pop & pour wine.
Edit- Reviews have it between 93-95 pts.

1 person found it helpfulJan 5th, 2017
K. Syrah

2012. Excellent Cabernet-based Super Tuscan, drinking perfectly now (in store bin for 3-4 years!). Starts out with reticent black and blue fruits (and pomegranate?) with a strong undercurrent of iron/minerals. After three hours the tannins smooth out to reveal just the right balance of fruit, leather, tar and earth. Rich and complex, tastes like a high-quality Bordeaux by later evening. One of the best wines I’ve had all year and a steal at $45 at JW.

2012. Excellent Cabernet-based Super Tuscan, drinking perfectly now (in store bin for 3-4 years!). Starts out with reticent black and blue fruits (and pomegranate?) with a strong undercurrent of iron/minerals. After three hours the tannins smooth out to reveal just the right balance of fruit, leather, tar and earth. Rich and complex, tastes like a high-quality Bordeaux by later evening. One of the best wines I’ve had all year and a steal at $45 at JW.

Apr 4th, 2021
Mike

Rich full bodied Tuscan. Great balance. Pairs well with beef. Liked it very much.

Rich full bodied Tuscan. Great balance. Pairs well with beef. Liked it very much.

Nov 30th, 2017
Ray Aas

Ray had this 5 years ago

Ray had this 5 years ago

Feb 5th, 2020
Yuki Kurihara

Yuki had this 6 years ago

Yuki had this 6 years ago

Oct 16th, 2018
Abe Glass

Abe had this 7 years ago

Abe had this 7 years ago

Apr 29th, 2018
Ayhan Er

Ayhan had this 8 years ago

Ayhan had this 8 years ago

Sep 10th, 2016
John Van Trijp

John had this 8 years ago

John had this 8 years ago

Jul 4th, 2016