Brancaia Ilatraia Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2020
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The 2020 Ilatraia is a potent red that is going to need at least a few years in bottle to soften. Swaths of tannin wrap around a core of black fruit, chocolate, new leather, licorice, incense and lavender. A wine of substance and power, Ilatraia is not as forthcoming as most wines from the Tuscan coast. I suspect the high percentage of Petit Verdot in the blend has a lot to do with that. This is a superb showing, especially for a vintage that yielded generally lighter wines on the coast. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2023)
The 2020 Ilatraia is a potent red that is going to need at least a few years in bottle to soften. Swaths of tannin wrap around a core of black fruit, chocolate, new leather, licorice, incense and lavender. A wine of substance and power, Ilatraia is not as forthcoming as most wines from the Tuscan coast. I suspect the high percentage of Petit Verdot in the blend has a lot to do with that. This is a superb showing, especially for a vintage that yielded generally lighter wines on the coast. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2023)
9.4
Mark Mannebach
Nice blend and smooth throughout.
Nice blend and smooth throughout.
9.0
Tom Jenkins
Big, dark, soft and beautiful - slightly dry
Big, dark, soft and beautiful - slightly dry
9.0
Shaun Kleffman
Not too sweet and not too dry! Perfect taste!! Compliments of Ahmet
Not too sweet and not too dry! Perfect taste!! Compliments of Ahmet
8.8
