The winery
La Braccesca
Tuscan estate owned by the Marchesi Antinori family, located between Montepulciano and Cortona; known for producing Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Syrah from the Cortona area.
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The story
The name comes from the historic farmhouse of the Conti Bracci. The property became part of the Marchesi Antinori family's holdings in 1990; that same year saw the first Vino Nobile di Montepulciano released under the La Braccesca label. Today the estate combines respect for local tradition with ongoing viticultural experimentation.
Production philosophy
Combining tradition and innovation: attentive stewardship of the vineyards, winemaking that showcases native varieties, and experimentation, with aging in casks and selected barriques to enhance the wines' characteristics.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate extends across the territories of Montepulciano and Cortona in Tuscany. The vineyards are divided into two main blocks, including renowned subzones such as Cervognano, Santa Pia and Gracciano. The soils for the Cortona Syrah are clay- and silt-rich, with a relatively dry climate.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Sangiovese (Prugnolo Gentile)
- Syrah
- Merlot
- Hectares
- 334.0
What makes it distinctive
- Owned by the Marchesi Antinori family since 1990.
- The estate produces both Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Syrah d'area.
- Vineyard area reported at approximately 334 hectares.
- Vineyards are divided into two blocks that include the historic crus of Montepulciano.
- Underground aging cellars using a combination of large oak casks and barriques.
