La Braccesca (Antinori)
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2022
| Denomination | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese Grosso, 10% Merlot |
| Aging | After about 10 days of maceration, the resulting wine was transferred into large barrels, where malolactic fermentation took place and where it began its maturation process lasting about 12 months. Following bottling, the wine faced further ageing for about a year. |
| Year | 2022 |
| Product name | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2022 |
| Color | Intense ruby red. |
| Perfume | The nose stands out for its fruity notes well in harmony with pleasant hints of vanilla and violet. |
| Taste | The palate is balanced and pleasant, characterised by a good persistence of strawberry and cherry aromas. Delicate notes of vanilla and soft tannins complete the long finish. |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Country | Italy |
Description
Still red wine from Tuscany, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG, 14% ABV, produced by La Braccesca (Antinori). Blend: 90% Sangiovese Grosso, 10% Merlot. 0.75L bottle, 2022 vintage. A Vino Nobile that celebrates the excellence of Montepulciano, the result of meticulous winemaking that enhances the purity of the Sangiovese grape. The Sangiovese grapes undergo a vinification process designed to preserve the aromas and freshness of the fruit. Aged in large barrels for 12 months. The nose stands out for its fruity notes, harmoniously blended with pleasant hints of vanilla and violet. On the palate, it is balanced and pleasant, characterized by persistent strawberry and cherry aromas. Delicate notes of vanilla and soft tannins complete the long finish.
Awards
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2022
92/100
James Suckling is an influential American wine critic and journalist who worked at Wine Spectator for 30 years. He left the magazine in 2010 to start his own website and guidebook (JamesSuckling.com). He specialises in Italian and Bordeaux wines.
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2022
3Italian Sommelier Association (AIS) guide
Details
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °C.
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
Pairings
- Start up year: 1990
- Oenologist: Fabrizio Balzi
- Bottles produced: 429.800
- Hectares: 340
| Name | La Braccesca Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Sangiovese Grosso, 10% Merlot |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | La Braccesca (Antinori) |
| Origin | Montepulciano (SI) |
| Wine making | The Sangiovese grapes have undergone a vinification process aimed at preserving the aromas and freshness of the fruit. |
| Aging | After about 10 days of maceration, the resulting wine was transferred into large barrels, where malolactic fermentation took place and where it began its maturation process lasting about 12 months. Following bottling, the wine faced further ageing for about a year. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |