La Braccesca (Antinori)
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2023
Other years:
2022| Denomination | DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese Grosso, 10% Merlot |
| Aging | After about 10 days of maceration, the wine was transferred to large barrels where it underwent malolactic fermentation and matured for around 12 months; after bottling, it underwent a further ageing in the bottle for about a year. |
| Other years | 2022 |
- Name and vintage: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG 2023, still red wine from Tuscany
- Grape variety and producer: 90% Sangiovese Grosso, 10% Merlot; produced by La Braccesca (Antinori)
- Vinification: fermentation in steel at 25–28 °C with skin maceration for 7–10 days
- Ageing: 12 months in large oak barrels followed by around 12 months in bottle
- Sensory profile: notes of strawberry and cherry, violet and vanilla; soft tannins and a persistent finish
Description
What kind of wine it is
La Braccesca's Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a still red Tuscan wine, fermented in steel and aged in large barrels, the result of a skilful blend of Sangiovese Grosso and Merlot grapes. Its elegant profile is characterised by a balanced texture and soft tannins. On the nose, clear notes of strawberry, cherry and blackberry emerge, interwoven with hints of violet and subtle touches of vanilla. On the palate, it expresses freshness and savouriness, finishing with long persistence and an enveloping finale.
Where it comes from
This red is born in the heart of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The La Braccesca estate stretches between Montepulciano and Cortona, with vineyards located in historic areas such as Cervognano, Santa Pia and Gracciano. Here, the vines sink their roots into a sandy-silty soil rich in stones. This particular geological composition encourages the development of a velvety tannic structure and a flavour profile of great clarity.
How it is produced
The harvest takes place between the end of September and the beginning of October, with each variety picked separately. After a gentle pressing, alcoholic fermentation in steel begins at a controlled temperature. A few days' maceration on the skins allows for the extraction of structure and softness. The wine is then transferred to large oak barrels to complete malolactic fermentation and mature for a year. The subsequent bottle ageing integrates the fruity notes and softens the spicy hints.
History and Curiosities
An expression of the excellence of Marchesi Antinori, the La Braccesca estate pays tribute to the historic Bracci farm, an ancient rural symbol of the Sienese region. Since its first vintage in 1990, this Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG has conveyed the most authentic Tuscan identity through the fruits of the prestigious vineyards of Cervognano, Santa Pia and Gracciano. To faithfully enhance the vocation of the terroir located between Montepulciano and Cortona, the grapes are harvested and vinified separately by variety, offering an elegant and unmistakable interpretation of this renowned denomination.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1990
- Oenologist: Fabrizio Balzi
- Bottles produced: 429.800
- Hectares: 340
| Name | La Braccesca Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese Grosso, 10% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | La Braccesca (Antinori) |
| Story | History and Curiosities An expression of the excellence of Marchesi Antinori, the La Braccesca estate pays tribute to the historic Bracci farm, an ancient rural symbol of the Sienese region. Since its first vintage in 1990, this Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG has conveyed the most authentic Tuscan identity through the fruits of the prestigious vineyards of Cervognano, Santa Pia and Gracciano. To faithfully enhance the vocation of the terroir located between Montepulciano and Cortona, the grapes are harvested and vinified separately by variety, offering an elegant and unmistakable interpretation of this renowned denomination. |
| Origin | Montepulciano (SI), Toscana (vigneti nelle aree di Cervognano, Santa Pia e Gracciano) |
| Soil composition | Sandy-silty soil rich in coarse fragments |
| Harvest | Da fine settembre a inizio ottobre |
| Fermentation temperature | 25–28 °C |
| Fermentation | 7–10 giorni |
| Production technique | Destemmed and gently pressed grapes; alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks (25–28 °C) with maceration for 7–10 days; malolactic fermentation and maturation in large barrels for about 12 months, followed by bottle ageing for about a year |
| Wine making | Destemmed and gently crushed grapes; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (25–28 °C) with maceration for 7–10 days; malolactic fermentation and maturation in large barrels for about 12 months, followed by bottle ageing for about a year. |
| Aging | After about 10 days of maceration, the wine was transferred to large barrels where it underwent malolactic fermentation and matured for around 12 months; after bottling, it underwent a further ageing in the bottle for about a year. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |