2016 La Braccesca Maggiarino Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano

The estate's name comes from the historic farmhouse 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 stretches 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.

The best Sangiovese grapes, selected from selected vineyards on the Maggiarino farm, one of the most renowned areas of the La Braccesca estate, underwent specific vinification processes aimed at preserving aromas and improving structure. The skins were left in contact with the wine in stainless steel vats for 20 days and then transferred to tonneaux where malolactic fermentation took place and matured over a period of approximately 12 months. The wine was bottled in the spring of 2018 and matured in bottle for two more years before being released on the market.

The Maggiarino comes from the vineyards of the farm of the same name, one of the most renowned areas on the Antinori estate La Braccesca. A balanced wine that expresses the aromas and personality of the grape variety with its silky tannins, typical of the Nobile di Montepulciano area, a historic Tuscan appellation.

The Maggiarino has an intense ruby ​​red color. The bouquet has pleasant notes of violets, sour cherries and coffee accompanied by sensations of ripe red fruits and blueberries. The taste reflects the typical characteristics of the Sangiovese grape with excellent aromatic persistence and lively freshness. Silky, supple tannins in the finish complete the profile.