Brancaia

88 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '03 Brancaia is focused, minerally red, with ripe plum and earth character. Medium bodied, with well integrated tannins and a soft, mineral finish.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Enticing aromas of smoky black fruit and spicy barbecued meat, the '02 Il Blue is full bodied with ultra fine; well integrated tannins; amazing quality for the vintage.

92 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. The '04 Brancaia Ilatraia shows fabulous aromas of licorice, blackberry, chocolate and mineral; full bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish.

#9, THE TOP 100 OF 2006, 96 PTS, WINE SPECTATOR. The aromas of the '04 Brancaia Il Blu leave me speechless, with freshly cut roses and lilacs that follow through to crushed blackberry and cherry.

91 PTS WINE SPECTATOR. Blackberries, currants and berries with hints of minerals. Full-bodied and chewy, with lots of character.

96 PTS WINE SPECTATOR, #29 SPECTATOR TOP 100, aromas of berries. Full-bodied palate with super silky tannins and a long finish.