Casa Brancaia, Tuscany

Brancaia in Chianti Classico, encompassing the two estates 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 it’s vintage 1983 won first place at a major Chianti Classico tasting.  Since then, through uncompromising dedication to quality and a strong own identity, the continuous recognition of Brancaia has been built up.  Spearheaded by the estate’s top wine the Supertuscan Brancaia Il Blu, it has earned worldwide acclaim gaining a reputation as a classic for many wine lovers all over the world.  The

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 with Il Blu 2006 just having been awarded the top rating from Gambero Rosso and AIS ‘Duemilavini’ and 95/100 from Robert Parker in The Wine Advocate.