TASTING NOTE:
A lush, concentrated style, this red boasts plum, cassis, tobacco and spice flavors. Fresh and pure, with a dose of serious oak. Mouthcoating tannins and spice notes line the finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Best from 2019 through 2028.
-Wine Spectator, 93 pts
The 2014 Ilatraia is a terrific wine that represents a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Franc. This is a darkly saturated and rich Tuscan blend that delivers so much pleasure on all levels. There is softness, intensity, complexity and length. This is a stunning wine with excellent engineering and execution. This is definitely a wine I will remember.
-Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 pts
This is a very well done red from the vintage with blackberry, dark currant and hints of rose petal aromas and flavors. Medium to full body, very fine texture and a pretty finish. Very fine for the vintage. Drink or hold.
-James Suckling, 93 pts
WINEMAKER'S NOTE:
Brancaia ILATRAIA is a modern and terroir-typical blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The wine ages 18 months in French barriques - half of them are new - and then matures for 12 months in the bottle, prior to release.
Blend: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot, 20% Cabernet Franc
