Antinori - La Braccesca : Vigneto Santa Pia Riserva 2018

The La Braccesca 2018 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Riserva Vigneto Santa Pia is a well-made wine that nails a terrific balance between primary fruit and rich texture. It offers dark saturation with blackberry, black cherry, baking chocolate and spice. There is a creamy quality, with vanilla cream or pastry filling that adds to the softness of the wine's lasting finish. 11,200 bottles released.

Rich and full of plum, black cherry and blackberry flavors, with accents of herbs and tar. Smooth and succulent, yet with ample grip and freshness for balance. Offers fine length. Best from 2024 through 2038. 350 cases imported.

Currants, cherry stones and bark on the nose with some toast, olives and orange zest. Medium-bodied with firm, round tannins and bright acidity. Excellent balance. Deliciously savory. Drink or hold.