Rosso di Montepulciano Sabazio DOC La Braccesca

The Rosso di Montepulciano "Sabazio" from the La Braccesca winery of the Antinori family is a Tuscan wine made with an important base of Sangiovese, to which is added a small percentage of Merlot to make it softer, rounder and fruitier. It is a medium-bodied red, vinified exclusively in steel, which ages 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, which makes it particularly pleasant to drink. It is a young red and very versatile in combinations at the table.

• Procedure: Merlot is generally harvested in the first weeks of September and about a month later the with Sangiovese. The grapes are stemmed and softly pressed, then left fermented and vinified separately following the different ripening periods. Only in a second moment we proceed to the final assembly . Before bottling, the wine ages in stainless steel tanks for about 4 months.
• Characteristics: The Montepulciano “Sabazio” from the Tuscan winery La Braccesca of the Marchesi Antinori is a pleasantly fresh and simple red, suitable for consumption throughout the year, in order to better appreciate its youthful fruity fragrance. In the glass it shows a rather intense ruby red color . The nose opens on floral notes of violet rose, fruity aromas of ripe cherry, plum and small red berried fruits. Smooth on the palate, with a juicy and crunchy center of the mouth and a fresh finish, with good persistence on the palate.
• Pairings: Typical dishes of Tuscan cuisine and Maremma, cured meats, pasta and ravioli with meat sauce, meat main courses and aged cheeses.

SIZE / WEIGHT: Bottles 0,75 l.

ORIGIN: Tuscany.

GRAPES: Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile) 85%, Merlot 15 %.

ALCOHOL: 14% vol.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: Temperature between 12/18°C.

STORAGE METHOD: in a cool place away from sunlight.

SPECIFIC NOTES: Contains sulphites.

PRODUCER: Marchesi Antinori - Cortona/Montepulciano .

The Estate

The "Sabazio" wine is a Rosso di Montepulciano born in the vineyards of the Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca estate, a vast property purchased in the 1990s. La Braccesca is located on the border between the Val di Chiana and Cortona area and the lands of Montepulciano, in an area that is still uncontaminated and full of woods. It covers an area of over 500 hectares, of which 340 are destined for vineyards. The climate and soils have proved to be perfect for the red berried varieties, which express themselves on excellent quality levels.