{"product_id":"la-braccesca-rosso-di-montepulciano-sabazio-2025","title":"La Braccesca Rosso di Montepulciano Sabazio 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eLa 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExpect 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.\n\nIts fruit-forward style is suited to drinking while young; the available information does not specify a longer cellaring potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Serving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eServe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLa 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Braccesca (Antinori)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55226573324625,"sku":"XW-62781","price":11.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.com\/products\/la-braccesca-rosso-di-montepulciano-sabazio-2025","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}