2020 La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano

The estate's name comes from the historic farm that once stood there, owned by the Count of Bracci, whose coat of arms appears on the estate's logo; an arm covered in armor brandishing a sword. Marchesi Antinori acquired the estate in 1990 and La Braccesca now belongs to the Antinori group.

The estate extends over an area of ​​508 hectares (1,255 acres) and the vineyards cover an area of ​​340 hectares (840 acres) divided into two blocks: the first is 366 hectares (904 acres) of which 237 (585 acres) are planted with vineyards and located on the border between the towns of Montepulciano and Cortona. The other block is 142 hectares (350 acres), of which 103 (254 acres) are planted with vineyards, it extends all the way to Montepulciano and includes three of the most famous plots known for the production of great red wines: Cervognano , Santa Pia and Graciano.

Upon arrival in the cellars, the grapes were destemmed and gently pressed. The must then went into stainless steel fermentation tanks where it fermented at a temperature kept at 28° Celsius to fully bring out the aromatic characteristics of these grape varieties. The wine then rested in stainless steel for four months before being bottled in late spring 2021.

Antinori's La Braccesca Sabazio has a ruby ​​red color in the glass. The nose is striking for fresh, floral notes of violets and roses that well balance the typical aromas of cherries. The taste is fresh and elegant with silky and pleasant tannins. The aftertaste of the Sabazio is very tasty and accessible with persistent sensations that recall the aromas we also smelled. Elegant, beautiful fruit, not a blockbuster but wonderfully fruity.