Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2017 La Braccesca
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Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2017 La Braccesca
Acclaimed Vino Nobile from Antinori
Quick Taste
- Accolade galore
- 92 Points
- "Good freshness and plenty of fruit purity to power a long and silky finish."
About Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2017 La Braccesca
Owned by the Antinori family, the La Braccesca farm, which extends over a total surface area of 1,037 acres consists of two distinct and separate blocks: the historic nucleus, located in Montepulciano, includes 254 acres of vineyards in the appellation's finest sub-zones for the production of Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The first Vino Nobile di Montepulciano produced by La Braccesca was the 1990 vintage. In this 2017 10% Merlot is blended in with the local clone of Sangiovese known as Prugnolo Gentile. The wine was aged 12 months in oak barrels and then 12 months in the bottle.
James Suckling scored this 92 points saying "A 2017 Vino Nobile that shows tension and focus with blackberry, blueberry and hazelnut undertones. It’s full-bodied with lovely, fine and chewy tannins and a delicious finish. Drink now or hold."
The Wine Advocate scored this 91 points saying "The 2017 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano offers an easy and classic rendition from a warm vintage. The bouquet shows wild berry aromas with rose, tilled earth and some toasted almond. This Vino Nobile spreads evenly over the palate with mid-weight intensity, good freshness and plenty of fruit purity to power a long and silky finish."
Wine Enthusiast Magazine scored this 90 points saying "Aromas of red berry, blue flower and spice lead the nose. Savory and linear, the taut palate offers ripe plum, blackberry and star anise before finishing on a note of grilled sage. Drink through 2025."
Wine Spectator scored this 90 points saying "A rich version, this red displays cherry, black currant, iron and tobacco notes, with a hint of wild herb flavor. This is balanced, with a smoky cast to the lingering aftertaste. Fine length. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2028."
James Suckling scored this 92 points saying "A 2017 Vino Nobile that shows tension and focus with blackberry, blueberry and hazelnut undertones. It’s full-bodied with lovely, fine and chewy tannins and a delicious finish. Drink now or hold."
The Wine Advocate scored this 91 points saying "The 2017 Vino Nobile di Montepulciano offers an easy and classic rendition from a warm vintage. The bouquet shows wild berry aromas with rose, tilled earth and some toasted almond. This Vino Nobile spreads evenly over the palate with mid-weight intensity, good freshness and plenty of fruit purity to power a long and silky finish."
Wine Enthusiast Magazine scored this 90 points saying "Aromas of red berry, blue flower and spice lead the nose. Savory and linear, the taut palate offers ripe plum, blackberry and star anise before finishing on a note of grilled sage. Drink through 2025."
Wine Spectator scored this 90 points saying "A rich version, this red displays cherry, black currant, iron and tobacco notes, with a hint of wild herb flavor. This is balanced, with a smoky cast to the lingering aftertaste. Fine length. Sangiovese and Merlot. Drink now through 2028."
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country Italy
- Region Tuscany
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