Podere La Brancaia is one of Tuscanys leading wine estates, each year winning national and international awards. The winery is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico zone at Poppi, in Radda in Chianti, and draws on its own fruit from Poppi and La Brancaia in Castellina. A selection of their best Sangiovese, with 20% Merlot, matured in barriques (half new) for 16 months, followed by 6 months in the bottle. Loaded with ripe fruits of dark cherry and plum, the Merlot gives the wine mid-palate depth and richness to make this a great wine for drinking now or cellaring over the short term.

COLOUR : Intense ruby red colour with garnet hues. BOUQUET : Gentle embrace of lavender and white musk, warmed by the prosperous reminiscences of red cherry, agapanthus flowers and pepper. FLAVOUR : The palate is generous, opulent and harmonious, without losing its freshness. The ferrous touch of the vine of origin gives the wine roundness. The firm tannic texture ensures intriguing evolutions in the future. RECOMMENDED WITH : Ideal with roasts and matured cheeses. SERVING TEMPERATURE : 16 – 18 degrees C.

Are you looking for a gift for the prestigious wine lover in you life? This beautifully presented single bottle timber box, complete with Belvoir Shiraz and wood wool is your answer. This wines comes from an award-winning vineyard in the renowned wine region of Bendigo. It offers luscious red berry and cherry flavours with spicy herbal overtones on the palate. Maturation is French Oak has added refined tannin structure length and balance. The winemaker, Ian Hall, is an artisan winemaker who has been producing award-winning wines for over 25 years.

This Merlot is, without any doubt, a faithful representation of its variety. It´s complex, very spicy, and has refined and ripe tannins with balanced natural acidity. Aromas consists ofcassis and candied red berries with spiced notes.

This Merlot is medium to full bodied, displaying bold notes of black dark cherry and plum. The palate is lengthy and generous, followed by layers of vanilla bean and hints of mocha to finish.

Made from the top hill grapes. Single Vineyard to bottle. Sandy limestone soil, cool climate. Stone fruit flavours. Low yields. Vibrant cherry with spice and aromas of dark fruits.

Mechanical harvest at the end of september / beginning of october. Cold maceration prior to the fermentation according the quality of the grape. Slow alcoholic fermentation with temperature regulation. Pumping over 2 to 3 times a day then delestage. Smooth maceration during 3 weeks at 22 Celsius degrees. Ageing in cement vats with wooden dominos.

A super Tuscan. Deep ruby ​​red with violet reflections. Intense on the nose, with hints of dark pulp fruit, such as blackberry and plum, which blend harmoniously with the spicy tones of pepper and tobacco. The mouth is clean, soft and enveloping, with well-present but never annoying tannins. Excellent persistence. Perfect with meat or mushroom-based pasta or rice dishes.