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Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG de La Braccesca, Prugnolo Gentile à 90 % avec 10 % de Merlot, élevé 12 mois en bois et 12 mois en bouteille. Aucune récompense ni mention bio n'est précisée, et le prix de 23,79 € les 75 cl reste dans le rang de l'appellation.
DOCG Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, vigneti à Montepulciano (Siena), Prugnolo Gentile 90% complété de Merlot 10% : appellation et zone nommées avec précision.
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Format 3 L à 95,16 € (prix barré 102,91 €), soit 23,79 € les 75 cl : prix cohérent pour un DOCG de ce niveau, sans être sous le prix de son rang.
Accords précis (viandes rouges, rôtis, gibier, fromages affinés), profil aromatique détaillé et service à 16-18 °C : de quoi servir ce vin facilement.
La Braccesca nommé et situé à Montepulciano, propriété d'Antinori ; fermentation traditionnelle, 12 mois en bois puis 12 mois en bouteille : élevage précisé.
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I invite you to discover a gem that embodies Tuscan elegance, a wine that whispers the history of its land. This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG from La Braccesca is more than a bottle, it is a promise of a sensory journey to the heart of authentic Tuscany.
Nestled in the Sienese hills, the La Braccesca estate, property of the famous Antinori family, is a major player in the Vino Nobile di Montepulciano appellation. It is here, on these blessed lands, that Prugnolo Gentile, a local clone of Sangiovese, reigns supreme, making up 90% of the blend, complemented by 10% Merlot. This subtle marriage gives birth to a wine of great personality, a reflection of its terroir.
To the eye, this wine reveals an intense color, a promise of a rich tasting. On the nose, you will be charmed by a complex and harmonious bouquet: notes of ripe red fruits delicately mingle with wafts of violet, enhanced by spicy and balsamic touches, which invite contemplation. On the palate, it reveals a recognizable body, with present but perfectly calibrated tannins, offering remarkable balance. Traditional fermentation and 12 months of aging in wood, followed by 12 months in bottle, give it a structure and complexity that will not fail to seduce you.
This Vino Nobile di Montepulciano is the ideal partner for moments of sharing and convivial meals. I warmly recommend it with grilled red meats, flavorful roasts, or game, whose flavors it will sublimate. It will also pair wonderfully with a selection of aged cheeses, revealing all its depth. Do not hesitate to decant it for a few moments before serving so that it can fully express its bouquet. It is an invitation to generosity, a wine that celebrates the Tuscan art of living.