Grapes: 85% Prugnolo Gentile, 10% Merlot and 5% Canaiolo
Vinification: After harvest, the grapes were destemmed and gently crushed. Maceration lasted for about ten days in stainless steel tanks where the alcoholic fermentation then took place. We softly pumped over the must so as extract color during fermentation. By the end of December, the wine had also completed its malolactic fermentation and was introduced into oak barrels of capacities varying between 20 and 50 hl where it aged for a period of 4 months, followed by bottling. Alcohol : 11.50% Vol.
History: The vineyards of La Braccesca Estate are situated in the Montepulciano DOCG area and enjoy a very favourable exposure and microclimate. The first vintage Vino Rosso di Montepulciano La Braccesca to be released was the 1992 vintage. The wine is named after "Sabazio" (Sabatino Lulli) who was an important personality in medieval viticulture in the Montepulciano area.
Taste: Ruby red in colour; on the nose, intense bouquet of mature red berries fruits; on the palate well structured and very pleasing.
Allergic-Info: This wine can contain sulfites
yr. 2014 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2014 on 15.06.2016 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2013 on 01.04.2016 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2014 on 06.01.2016 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 31.10.2014 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
88 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 01.09.2014 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2012 on 11.01.2014 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 15.10.2013 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 01.04.2013 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2011 on 10.01.2013 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Vinous Antonio Galloni:
90 of 100 Points.
"Vinous Antonio Galloni" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 01.09.2012 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2010 on 05.01.2012 with 87 of 100 points.
yr. 2007 Wine Spectator:
82 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2007 on 30.09.2008 with 82 of 100 points.
yr. 2003 Wine Spectator:
82 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2003 on 31.03.2005 with 82 of 100 points.
yr. 2001 Bob Campbell:
84 of 100 Points.
"Bob Campbell" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2001 on 14.03.2004 with 84 of 100 points.
yr. 2002 Wine Spectator:
81 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2002 on 31.10.2003 with 81 of 100 points.
yr. 2001 Wine Spectator:
79 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2001 on 31.10.2002 with 79 of 100 points.
yr. 2000 Wine Spectator:
82 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2000 on 15.11.2001 with 82 of 100 points.
yr. 1998 Wine Spectator:
80 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 1998 on 31.08.2000 with 80 of 100 points.
yr. 1997 Wine Spectator:
86 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 1997 on 15.12.1998 with 86 of 100 points.
yr. 1996 Wine Spectator:
85 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 1996 on 30.09.1997 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 1993 Wine Spectator:
80 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 1993 on 31.10.1995 with 80 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 Stephen Tanzer:
90 of 100 Points.
"Stephen Tanzer" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2010 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2008 Stephen Tanzer:
89 of 100 Points.
"Stephen Tanzer" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2008 with 89 of 100 points.
yr. 2010 CellarTracker:
88 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano, Tuscany, Italy" from the vintage 2010 with 88 of 100 points.
