BRANCAIA 10 TRE
Named from the three estate vineyards in Tuscany - Brancaia Estate, Poppi Vineyard and Brancaia in Maremma - and three of the regions most celebrated varieties - Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.Tre is a wine of great character. A dense ruby-red color, this blend shows aromas and flavors of fresh fruit, wild red berry and tomato leaf. This well balanced, medium-bodied wine has fine tannins and a lively acidity on the finish.
LA Times: "Wine of the Week", April 27, 2013.
"Here's a Tuscan red that will roll with any summer menu. "Tre" is a blend of three grapes (mostly Sangiovese, with 10% each Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon) from Brancaia's three estates in Tuscany. The 2010, easygoing but with character and substance, conjures up the taste of blueberries and dark cherries and something darker and more earthy. Think of it as a strongly drawn secondary character. Maybe not the lead, but I'm happy to open a bottle for dinner at home with friends anytime.
Drink it with pasta fagioli, hearty pasta dishes or antipasti spreads. I'd drink it with meatloaf or a burger too." -S. Irene Virbila
