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Antinori - La Braccesca : Sabazio 2014

Antinori - La Braccesca : Sabazio 2014

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Description

A fresh and delicious wine from Antinori – La Braccesca

The estate

The Antinori – La Braccesca estate stretches across a total surface area of more than 500 hectares, of which 265 are dedicated to viticulture.

The vineyard

The 340 hectares of vineyards on sandy loam rich in gravel are divided into two main parts. The first, consisting of 237 hectares, is located between the towns of Montepulciano and Cortona. The second part extends over 103 hectares as far as Montepulciano and includes three of the estate’s most emblematic plots from which the Cervognano, Santa Pia and Gracciano vintages are made.

The wine

Sabazio d’Antinori – La Braccesca is a Rosso di Montepulciano wine which has been produced since 1992. Its name refers to Sabatino Lulli, or Sabazio, a medieval monk who famously began producing wines in Montepulciano.

The vintage

The winter was mild with heavy rainfall. The spring was drier with fluctuating temperatures leading to an uneven ripening of the grapes. The Sangiovese grape variety, which was later in the season, produced a wine that was less powerful than the last vintages, but elegant and delicious. The harvest took place in mid-September.

Winemaking and ageing

After de-stemming, the grapes were gently pressed. The resulting juice was transferred to stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation lasting 7 days. The wine was then racked into large barrels for malolactic fermentation for a period of 4 months.

Blend

Merlot
Sangiovese (Prunolo gentile)

Characteristics and tasting tips for Sabazio 2014 from Antinori - La Braccesca

Tasting

Colour
This red wine has a beautiful ruby red colour.

Nose
The nose is fresh, mingling fruity scents with floral notes.

Palate
This Tuscan wine has an alluring palate with a pleasant acidity and lovely minerality which lasts until a soft and delicious finish.

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