Tenuta Monteloro (Antinori)
Mezzo Braccio Riesling 2021
| Denomination | IGT Toscana |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Aging | The wine matures on its own lees at 10°C until bottling, with bottle ageing for at least 6 months. |
- Origin and vintage: Tuscany IGT, Fiesole, Riesling 2021 in a 750 ml bottle
- Aromatic profile: Hints of white flowers, dried apple, aromatic herbs and mineral notes
- Taste: Pronounced mineral savouriness, smooth structure and good body, still dry white wine
- Vinification: Hand-picked in two stages; fermentation in steel at a temperature ≤16 °C
- Ageing and serving: Matured on fine lees and 6 months in bottle; serving temperature 12-14 °C
Description
What kind of wine it is
Mezzo Braccio Riesling from Tenuta Monteloro is a still white wine produced in Tuscany exclusively from Riesling grapes. It skilfully combines freshness and aromatic precision with a soft, well-structured body, standing out for its distinct savoury character. Ageing on fine lees gives depth to the palate, ensuring the wine has a potential evolution over time estimated at up to ten years.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the hilly area of Fiesole, on the outskirts of Florence, where Tenuta Monteloro enhances a territory unusually suited to the cultivation of aromatic grape varieties. Its name recalls an ancient Florentine unit of measurement, rooting the product in the history of the region. In the glass, it appears a bright straw yellow, while the nose opens with a bouquet recalling white flowers, dried apple, aromatic herbs and petrol notes.
How it is produced
The manual harvest takes place in two distinct stages: the first in mid-September preserves acidity, while the second in October encourages the concentration of aromas. After gentle pressing, fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats at a controlled temperature. The wine rests on fine lees at low temperatures, completing the process with a final maturation of at least six months. At the table, it enhances shellfish dishes, white meats and fresh cheeses.
History and Curiosities
The Mezzo Braccio Riesling from Tenuta Monteloro takes its name from an ancient Florentine unit of measurement. Produced since 2007 by Antinori, it enhances the unique terroir of Fiesole, which is ideal for aromatic grape varieties. In the 2021 vintage, manual harvesting in two stages preserves freshness and maximises sugar and aromatic concentration. Awarded the Quattro Viti AIS, this Toscana IGT stands out for its savouriness and smoothness.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
12 - 14 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Oenologist: Andrea Bencini
- Hectares: 65
Thanks to the particular climatic and environmental characteristics, in the vineyards white varieties have been planted that are unusual for the area, such as riesling, pinot grigio, pinot bianco and gewurztraminer. Read more
| Name | Tenuta Monteloro Mezzo Braccio Riesling 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | White still |
| Denomination | Toscana IGT |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Riesling |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Tenuta Monteloro (Antinori) |
| Story | History and Curiosities The Mezzo Braccio Riesling from Tenuta Monteloro takes its name from an ancient Florentine unit of measurement. Produced since 2007 by Antinori, it enhances the unique terroir of Fiesole, which is ideal for aromatic grape varieties. In the 2021 vintage, manual harvesting in two stages preserves freshness and maximises sugar and aromatic concentration. Awarded the Quattro Viti AIS, this Toscana IGT stands out for its savouriness and smoothness. |
| Origin | Fiesole (FI) |
| Harvest | Manual harvest in two passes: in mid-September and between late September and the first days of October |
| Fermentation temperature | ≤16 °C |
| Production technique | Manual harvest in two stages; destemming and gentle pressing; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature (≤16 °C); maturation on fine lees and ageing in bottle (at least 6 months) |
| Wine making | The grape bunches were destemmed and then gently pressed to extract the juice as delicately as possible. Alcoholic fermentation, carried out separately for each vineyard lot, takes place in stainless steel vats at temperatures not exceeding 16°C. The wine then matures on its lees at 10°C until bottling, with bottle ageing for at least 6 months. |
| Aging | The wine matures on its own lees at 10°C until bottling, with bottle ageing for at least 6 months. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |