Brancaia Ilatraia 2011

[94 James Suckling] Beautiful aromas of raspberries and currants. Full body with very integrated tannins and mineral and fruit character. Very fine intend. A blend of 40% cabernet sauvignon, 40% petit verdot and 20 cabernet franc. Try in 2016 but so wonderful to taste now (Aug 2013)

[92 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate] The 2011 Ilatraia represents a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. The wine opens to a beautifully saturated garnet color with dark intensity and a bold appearance. The nose matches the intensity of the wine's outer appearance with thick fruit layers and bursting blackberry. That pretty fruit core is embellished with delicate notes of spice, leather, tobacco and grilled herb. The wine shows fine tannins at the back with stern power and determination to match. This wine should hold well for a decade or more (Oct 2015)

40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Petit Verdot and 20% Cabernet Franc

The wine ages 18 months in French barriques - half of them are new - and then matures for 12 months in the bottle, prior to release.