2018 Brancaia Il Blu
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Brancaia's 2018 Il Blu is stellar. Dark, layered and enveloping, the 2018 is wonderfully expressive from the outset. Black cherry, mocha, espresso, licorice, cloves and new leather fill out the layers effortlessly. The 2018 balances power with energy, all with plenty of the style that has long made this Merlot-based blend one of the top wines in Tuscany.
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James Suckling
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Beautiful aromas of currants and mushrooms with bark and flowers. Violets and chocolate, too. Itâs full-bodied with firm, creamy tannins that are long and poised. It has such attractive tension and focus. Lovely sweet currants and berries at the finish. So succulent and intense. 80% merlot, 10% cabernet sauvignon and 10% sangiovese. The merlot is from the area of Radda and the cabernet and sangiovese from Castelina in Chianti. Drink or hold.
Lots of dark fruit and dark chocolate with hints of flowers and orange peel. Full-bodied, yet tight and compact with a compressed palate and a long, flavorful finish.