Brunello di Montalcino, Patrizia Cencioni 2019 vs Marchesi Antinori, La Braccesca Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Riserva Vigneto Santa Pia 2018
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £45.00 | £45.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Patrizia Cencioni | Marchesi Antinori |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Sangiovese | Sangiovese |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Brunello di Montalcino, Patrizia Cencioni 2019
This female star-studded cast of winemakers is an admirable family-run operation that dates back to 1989 when life force of the estate, Patrizia, decided she wanted to make Brunello. What was once a deteriorating property is now a winery buzzing with life and passion. Beyond the hectares of land freckled with olive groves are Sangiovese vines dedicated to producing Brunello di Montalcino. They aim for the highest quality, with all vineyards meant for Brunello production, whilst they also produce a hidden gem Rosso here that is effectively a "baby Brunello" for early drinking. The vineyards can be found in the southeast at a high altitude with soil composed of volcanic rock and compacted clay (or Galestro). They are harvested by hand and then fermented with indigenous yeasts.
Marchesi Antinori, La Braccesca Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano Riserva Vigneto Santa Pia 2018
Just a mile away from the city of Montepulciano, near the border between Tuscany and neighbouring Umbria, La Braccesca, an Antinori property since 1990, is situated in two very close, but entirely different, zones: the classic and prestigious area of Vino Nobile, and Cortona, which has made a name for itself for Syrah. Santa Pia is produced from a 15-hectare (37 acres) vineyard located on the ridges just below the town of Montepulciano. This particular area has sandy loamy soils rich in rocky deposits known as “scheletro” that allow Antinori to create an elegant yet traditional expression of the Sangiovese grape that reflects the characteristics of this historic winemaking area.
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