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La Braccesca Rosso di Montepulciano Sabazio 2025
La Braccesca’s Sabazio is a fresh, approachable Rosso di Montepulciano, blending local Sangiovese—known here as Prugnolo Gentile—with Merlot. Named...
Vintage
2025
Grape
Merlot, Sangiovese Grosso
Alc.
13.00%
Region
Tuscany
€11,00/pcs.
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Min. 12 pcs.
Delivery between Oct 13 and Oct 15
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Description
La Braccesca’s Sabazio is a fresh, approachable Rosso di Montepulciano, blending local Sangiovese—known here as Prugnolo Gentile—with Merlot. Named for the medieval monk Sabatino Lulli, who helped establish rules for local wine production, it brings a piece of Montepulciano’s history to the glass.
Tasting Notes
Expect a bright ruby-red colour, with aromas of cherry alongside delicate violet and rose notes. The palate is lively and elegant, with fresh fruit, a touch of minerality and silky tannins, finishing on a pleasant, persistent note.
Its fruit-forward style is suited to drinking while young; the available information does not specify a longer cellaring potential.
Production
The grapes come from La Braccesca’s vineyards in the Montepulciano area, where sandy clay soils rich in stones and rock fragments contribute to the wine’s mineral character. They are hand-harvested between September and October, then destemmed and gently crushed. Fermentation and maceration take place in temperature-controlled stainless steel for around ten days, followed by malolactic fermentation and approximately four months of ageing in steel.
Food & Serving
Serve at around 16–18°C with tomato-based pasta, grilled sausages, roast pork or a selection of Tuscan cheeses. Its fresh fruit and supple tannins make it a natural match for hearty but not overly rich dishes. A short time in the glass should be sufficient; decanting is not essential.
Producer
La Braccesca is an Antinori family estate in Montepulciano. Sabazio was first created in 1992 and takes its name from Sabatino Lulli, a medieval monk associated with the region’s early winemaking rules. The wine reflects the estate’s combination of Tuscan tradition and a modern, fruit-focused style.
Product information
| Type | Red wine |
| Producer | La Braccesca (Antinori) |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Grape | Merlot, Sangiovese Grosso |
| Alcohol | 13.00% |
| Food pairing | Cheese, Fish, Pork, Pasta |
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