{"product_id":"la-braccesca-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-2023","title":"La Braccesca Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2023","description":"\u003ch3\u003eWhat kind of wine it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLa 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 \u003cstrong\u003eSangiovese Grosso\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. Its elegant profile is characterised by a balanced texture and \u003cstrong\u003esoft tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis red is born in the heart of \u003cstrong\u003eVino Nobile di Montepulciano\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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 \u003cstrong\u003esandy-silty soil\u003c\/strong\u003e rich in stones. This particular geological composition encourages the development of a \u003cstrong\u003evelvety tannic structure\u003c\/strong\u003e and a flavour profile of great clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow it is produced\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe harvest takes place between the end of September and the beginning of October, with each variety picked separately. After a gentle pressing, \u003cstrong\u003ealcoholic fermentation in steel\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003elarge oak barrels\u003c\/strong\u003e to complete malolactic fermentation and mature for a year. The subsequent \u003cstrong\u003ebottle ageing\u003c\/strong\u003e integrates the fruity notes and softens the spicy hints.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory and Curiosities\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn expression of the excellence of \u003cstrong\u003eMarchesi Antinori\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eVino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eseparately by variety\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering an elegant and unmistakable interpretation of this renowned denomination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"La Braccesca (Antinori)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46563411886251,"sku":"61347","price":18.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0652\/6789\/2395\/files\/la-braccesca-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-2023_61347_1_0b9d25ae-49cd-4615-9f7a-6aa29ff57688.webp?v=1779704213","url":"https:\/\/www.xtrawine.com\/en-uk\/products\/la-braccesca-vino-nobile-di-montepulciano-2023","provider":"Xtrawine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}