Brancaia in Chianti Classico, encompassing the 2 estates of Brancaia and Poppi, has been owned by the Swiss couple Brigitte and Bruno Widmer since 1981. Barbara and Martin Kronenberg-Widmer run the winery together which is located in the heart of the Chianti Classico area.
The estate had a vertical take-off when its vintage 1983 won first place at a major Chianti Classico tasting. Since then, through uncompromising dedication to quality and a strong identity of its own, the continuous recognition of BRANCAIA was built up – spearheaded by the estates top-wine Brancaia IL BLU, being already a classic for many wine lovers all over the world.
Martin Kronenberg is responsible for the management of the company and the worldwide distribution. Barbara Kronenberg-Widmer, as a learned winemaker, takes care of the production. They enjoy consulting support by the brilliant winemaker Dr. Carlo Ferrini. La Brancaia is one of Tuscany’s top wine-growing estates, winning national and international awards every year. Its wines are sold – and bought – all over the world.
Information about Brancaia
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Name
Brancaia
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Region:
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Start year
1981
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Address
Loc. Poppi - Radda in Chianti (SI)
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Website
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Oenologist
Barbara Widmer, Carlo Ferrini
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Bottles produced
550,000
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Hectares
80
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Percentage of grapes purchased
10% purchased grapes, the rest proprietary.
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Type of cultivation
Organic farming.