Nobile di Montepulciano Docg 2019 75 cl La Braccesca-Antinori

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The Wine: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is a blend of traditional Sangiovese with a small percentage of Merlot from the best sub-zones of the DOCG appellation. Vino Nobile has a distinctive, balanced and elegant character.

Vinification: Sangiovese grapes underwent fermentation phases that were aimed at preserving the freshness of the fruit and its aromatic profiles. The must was left to macerate on the skins for a period of 10 days and the resulting wine was transferred to large barrels where malolactic fermentation took place. Aging continued in the barrels for approximately 12 months. The wine was bottled in spring 2019 and continued to age in the bottle for approximately one year.

Historical Data: La Braccesca extends over a total surface area of 1270 acres (508 hectares) once the property by the Bracci counts, who gave both their name and their coat of arms – an armoured arm holding an upright sword - to the estate. The total vineyard surface amounts to 850 acres (340 hectares) and is divided into two different blocks. The first, with 592 acres (237 hectares) of vineyards, is located on the boundary line between the two townships of Montepulciano and neighboring Cortona. The other block, 355 total acres of which 257 (104 hectares) are planted to vines, extends all the way to the city of Montepulciano itself and takes in three historic sub-zones for the production of outstanding red wine: Cervognano, Santa Pia, and Gracciano. The first vintage of the  La Braccesca Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG was produced in 1990.

Tasting Notes: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2018 is intensely ruby red in color. The nose combines notes of fresh red fruit with pleasant hints of vanilla. The palate is well balanced, supple, and remarkable for its silky tannins and pleasurable freshness. It has a distinctive lengthy finish.

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