Classification:
Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva



Vinification:
The Sangiovese grapes from the Santa Pia vineyard were harvested around mid-October
strictly by hand. After the destemming and a soft pressing of the berries, the must was
introduced into stainless steel tanks where one alcoholic fermentation took place
controlled temperature to preserve the characteristic aromas of Sangiovese. Maceration is there
continued for a further 20 days, at the end of which the wine was transferred into 500-liter tonneaux
for the malolactic fermentation and subsequently the aging in wood,
lasted about 12 months. Bottling is followed by a period of 20 months of aging in
bottle.
Historical data:
Fruit of a 15-hectare vineyard located in Santa Pia, one of the most renowned areas for
production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The Vineyard is carefully planted with Sangiovese
selected over the years in order to obtain a cru that best expresses the character of this area. There
Fattoria La Braccesca, which altogether extends over a total area of ??508 hectares, is
composed of two separate bodies: the historic core of the company is located in the Montepulciano area,
with 103 hectares planted with vineyards in the best sub-areas for the production of Nobile di Montepulciano;
the other, with 237 hectares of vineyards, is located at the foot of the hills surrounding Cortona.
Tasting notes:
Of an intense ruby ??red color, it has a perfume with notes of leather and tobacco, combined with hints
of ripe red fruit and cinchona. On the palate it is savory, enveloping with sweet and silky tannins. The ending is
long and persistent.