Rosso di Montepulciano 'Sabazio' La Braccesca - Antinori 2021
The Rosso di Montepulciano "Sabazio" de La Braccesca is a Tuscan red wine made from Sangiovese and Merlot grapes, aged exclusively in steel to maintain a floral and fragrant organoleptic taste. It shows a bright ruby red color and expresses on the nose notes of fresh plums and cherries, surrounded by aromas of violets and fresh roses and reveals itself in a fresh, balanced mouthfeel with sweet tannins
The Rosso di Montepulciano “Sabazio” from the La Braccesca winery of the Antinori family is a Tuscan wine made with a significant base of Sangiovese, to which a small percentage of Merlot is added to make it softer, rounder, and fruitier. It is a medium-bodied red, vinified exclusively in steel, which matures for a few months before being put on the market. The profile retains the typical varietal face, characterized by fragrant fruity aromas and an immediate expressive freshness, making it particularly pleasant to drink. It is a young red and very versatile in food pairings.
The wine “Sabazio” is a Rosso di Montepulciano that comes from the vineyards of the Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca estate, a large property purchased in the 1990s. La Braccesca is located at the border between the Val di Chiana area and Cortona and the lands of Montepulciano, in an area still unspoiled and rich in woods. It covers an area of over 500 hectares, of which 340 are dedicated to vineyards. The climate and soils have proven perfect for red grape varieties, which express themselves at excellent quality levels. The Merlot is generally harvested in the first weeks of September and about a month later the Sangiovese is harvested. The grapes are destemmed and gently pressed, then fermented and vinified separately following the different ripening periods. Only at a later stage is the final blending done. Before bottling, the wine matures in stainless steel tanks for about 4 months.
The Montepulciano “Sabazio” from the Tuscan winery La Braccesca of the Marchesi Antinori is a pleasantly fresh and simple red, suitable for consumption during the year, so that its youthful fruity fragrance can be best appreciated. In the glass, it presents a rather intense ruby red color. On the nose, it opens with floral notes of violet rose, fruity aromas of ripe cherry, plum, and small red berries. On the palate, it is smooth, with a juicy and crunchy mid-palate and a fresh finish, with good taste persistence.