2012 Brancaia Ilatraia
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The 2012 Ilatraia, a Bordeaux blend from Brancaia's vineyards in Maremma, is intense, dark and plush, with plenty of super-ripe black cherry, smoke, plum and oak. In this vintage, the Ilatraia comes across as heavy and super-extracted, with big tannins and less of the inviting sensuality that this part of the Tuscan coast excels with.
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Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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The 2012 Ilatraia is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Franc that sees an 18-month oak regime with new and used barrique. This is a massive wine that smiles bright with Tuscan sunshine. Its appearance is dark and dense and the bouquet peels back with thick layers of black fruit and integrated spice. The tannins are supple, soft and seamless.
The 2012 Ilatraia is a blend of 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Franc that sees an 18-month oak regime with new and used barrique. This is a massive wine that smiles bright with Tuscan sunshine. Its appearance is dark and dense and the bouquet peels back with thick layers of black fruit and integrated spice. The tannins are supple, soft and seamless. Oct 2014, www.robertparker.com