90 James Suckling - Jamessuckling.com

"Lots of new wood with a cream and apple pie character. Full body with dried pears, apples and papaya plus hints of milk. Medium finish. Very intense acidity here. Drink now."

90 Mark Squires - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

The 2011 BRANCO “MUX” is principally Rabigato (90%) and an old vines field blend, aged in a mixture of tank (70%) and 600L oak barrels (30%). This tends to be beautifully balanced, elegant but persistent. So, too, this year. Clean, crisp and focused, with a nuance of grassiness, this is both delicious and interesting. It has surprising grip on the finish, the capacity to hold a few years and good fruit flavor supported by its structure. In its youth, it is absolutely charming, but it should be fine down the road a bit, too. I have found that holding it a year or two allows it to become more expressive. Drink now-2017.