Producer
M.Antinori
M.Antinori is the spirits label linked to the historic Marchesi Antinori estate: it mainly offers grappa obtained from the pomace of its own estates or group companies (e.g. Prunotto), with an approach that emphasizes pomace selection and traditional distillation methods.
- San Casciano Val di Pesa (Antinori operational headquarters); Alba/Monforte d'Alba area (Prunotto / Barolo Bussia) · Tuscany; Piedmont · Italy
- 3 products
The story
The Antinori family is a historic name in the wine world and also produces spirits tied to its estates and group brands (including the Prunotto winery in Piedmont). Some grappas are born from the pomace of single vineyards and harvests of the Antinori estates, such as Tenuta Pian delle Vigne (Montalcino), while other products come from the pomace of group properties.
Production philosophy
Selection of high-quality pomace (including from single estates/CRU), rapid transfer to distillation to preserve aromas, selection of the best lots and blending to obtain balanced distillates that express terroir and grape variety.
Territory
Products mainly linked to the wine heritage of the Antinori estates in Tuscany (e.g. Pian delle Vigne - Montalcino; Tenuta Tignanello - Chianti Classico) and to group vinifications in Piedmont (Prunotto - Barolo, Bussia).
Production method
Steam distillation with a discontinuous system (pot still); pomace comes from the harvests and is often transferred to the distillery immediately after destemming/pressing. Lot selection is performed and, for some labels, maturation in wood is applied.
Distillation
Steam distillation with a discontinuous system (pot still); immediate transfer of pomace/distillation to preserve aromatic components; lot selection and blending of the best distillates.
Ageing
For some labels (e.g. Pian delle Vigne Riserva) aging in Slavonian oak barrels for 18 months; other labels may be unaged or have short maturations depending on the product.
Characteristics
- Type
- Producer
- City
- San Casciano Val di Pesa (Antinori operational headquarters); Alba/Monforte d'Alba area (Prunotto / Barolo Bussia)
- Categories
- grappa
- aged grappa
- grappa from pomace of Sangiovese grosso (Brunello)
- grappa from pomace of Nebbiolo (Barolo)
- cru grappa / single-vineyard grappa
- Raw materials
- pomace
- pomace of Sangiovese grosso (Brunello di Montalcino)
- pomace of Nebbiolo (Barolo Bussia)
- Casks and ageing vessels
- Slavonian oak
- Representative products
- Grappa M.Antinori Di Barolo Bussia 50cl Prunotto
- Grappa M.Antinori Pian Delle Vigne Riserva 50cl
- Grappa M.Antinori Tignanello 50cl
What makes it distinctive
- Grappa Pian delle Vigne Riserva: steam distillation and 18 months maturation in Slavonian oak barrels.
- Grappa Tignanello: limited production with careful lot selection and rapid distillation of the pomace after destemming.
- Grappa di Barolo Bussia (Prunotto/Antinori): grappa from Nebbiolo pomace of the Bussia subzone, produced by the Prunotto cellar of the group.