# Tre (2022)

- **Producer:** Brancaia
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** Toscana, Italy
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €20
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** cherry, black cherry, plum, redcurrant, vanilla, chocolate, cloves, leather, dried fruit, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

Brancaia Tre is a red wine from Tuscany, Italy, produced by the Brancaia winery. The 2022 vintage is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Merlot, and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, classified as Toscana IGT. The winery was founded in 1981 by Bruno and Brigitte Widmer, with their daughter Barbara Widmer now managing the estate and serving as winemaker. The wine's name, 'Tre', signifies the three grape varieties and the three Tuscan estates from which the grapes are sourced: Brancaia (Castellina), Poppi (Radda in Chianti), and Brancaia in Maremma. Brancaia is committed to uncompromising quality, authentic wines produced in harmony with nature, and sustainable practices, including organic viticulture.

## Interesting facts

- The name 'Tre' means 'three' in Italian, referencing the three grape varietals and three Tuscan estates used.
- Grapes are organically grown across Brancaia's three Tuscan estates.
- The wine is aged for twelve months in French tonneaux and cement or oak casks.
- It is classified under the Toscana IGT appellation.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium body and juicy acidity can cut through richer dishes, while its tannins complement the protein in meats. The red fruit notes can echo flavors in tomato-based sauces or roasted vegetables.

## Wine making process

Brancaia Tre is crafted from a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, sourced from Brancaia's three Tuscan estates. The grapes are organically grown. Following harvest, the wine undergoes a twelve-month aging period in French tonneaux and cement or oak casks. This process is guided by the winery's philosophy of producing high-quality, authentic wines in harmony with nature and a respect for terroir.