The flagship 2005 Il Blu 50% Sangiovese 45% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon spent 20 months in French oak. Crushed flowers raspberries and sweet toasted oak waft from the glass as this beautiful wine reveals its feminine personality. The red fruit turns darker on the palate where leather and spice overtones add further complexity. It offers terrific balance in a smaller-scaled style with well-integrated tannins notable persistence and commendable balance. This is a very strong effort from Brancaia. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2020. 92 Points Wine Advocate