Antinori La Braccesca Vigneto Santa Pia Riserva is a premium red wine that comes from a single vineyard in the Montepulciano region of Tuscany, Italy. This Riserva is produced using 100% Sangiovese grapes, which are known for their bold flavors, high acidity, and structured tannins. The wine is aged in oak barrels for 18 months before being bottled and undergoes a period of further aging in the cellar. It has a deep ruby red color, with aromas of dark fruit, vanilla, and spice. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with ripe plum, black cherry, and blackberry flavors. It is a complex and elegant wine that pairs well with hearty meat dishes and mature cheeses.

Tasting Notes

The 2015 Santa Pia shows an intense ruby red color. The nose is dominated by fragrant notes of ripe cherries and red berry fruit, which well balance the hints of vanilla and spices which are accompanied by a highly pleasurable crispness. The palate is savory, ample and enveloping, and endowed with silky and vibrant tannins and a long and persistent finish and aftertaste.

About the Winery

The history of the Italian wine label, Antinori La Braccesca dates back to 1385. The Antinori family, known for its rich winemaking experience, established this brand, which came to be known as one of Italy’s premium wine brands. Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member of the Florentine Art of the Vinattieri in 1385. Today, 26 generations later, this estate is still run by the Antinorio family members, with the same dedication and respect to the art of winemaking.

The wines from Antinori are classified on the basis of the geographical areas from where the fruits are produced. They are Chianti Classico, Bolgheri, Montalcino, Tuscan Maremma, Montepulciano, Cortona, Tuscany, Umbria and Franciacorta.

The Antinori Estates include the following:

Tignanello – Located in the heart of the Chianti Classico region, this estate has 130 hectares under the vine. Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malvasia and Trebbiano are grown here.
Badia a Passignano – 65 hectares under the vine, fully planted with Sangiovese
Peppoli – Sangiovese, Merlot, Syrah and Malvasia
Pian Delle Vigne – 65 hectares under the vine; fully planted with Sangiovese
Guardo al Tasso – 320 hectares under the vine; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Vermentino Nero and Bianco
Castle of the Hall – 170 hectares under the vine; known for indigenous varietals, Procianico and Grechetto, and international varietals like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Pinot Bianco and Viognier
Montenisa – Located in Franciacorta and known for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir plantations
Villa Antinori – Located in Tuscany

The estates that the family holds in Italy are:

Aldobrandesca Farm – Located on Stephano Hills; known for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Bianco varietals
The Mortelle – 170 hectares under the vine; known for native white grape varietals, Vermentino, Ansonica, Carmenere and Viognier
The Braccesca – Located between the borders of Montepulciano and Cortana
Monteloro Estate – 94 hectares under the vine; fully planted with Riesling and Pinot Bianco

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