Happy #winewednesday - a trio of 2016 @brancaia.winery Ilatraia IGT Tuscany. The 2016 vintage blends 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Franc. It scores between 95 to 96 points from famed critics @monicalarner of @wine_advocate and @james.suckling with Ms. Larner commenting “It tends to be more delicate and nuanced at the edges compared to a similar blend from the New World and is contoured and full but never heavy.” Mr. Sucklings tasting notes of “roasted blackberries, thyme, forest floor, pine needles, conifer, iodine, mint and light vanilla. Powerful and muscular, but agile and floral, this sweeps through decadent layers of dark fruit, while keeping the linear acidity constantly in view.” sealed the deal. Looking forward to visiting these in 2023 and beyond as they rest in the cellar. Thanks to their agent @selectwines_ab and retailer @corkfinewineyyc for sourcing. Magnums of the 2016 Ilatraia are still available in Alberta although stock is limited.
