La Braccesca Sabazio Rosso di Montepulciano

An approachable Tuscan wine with a clear origin: Sabazio comes from the La Braccesca winery, which Antinori runs in Montepulciano – in the heart of Tuscany, where Sangiovese shapes the landscape.

La Braccesca has been part of the Antinori empire since the 1990s and cultivates vineyards around Montepulciano and Cortona. The Sabazio is the everyday sibling of the Vino Nobile: Sangiovese-dominated, designed for early ripening, and uncompromising in its origin.

Vinified in stainless steel tanks, then aged for four months in large oak barrels (20–50 hl) – no new wood to overpower the fruit. In the glass, it displays dark cherry, blackberry, and a hint of violet. The tannins are soft, the acidity lively enough for a meal, and the finish short and clean.

Serving suggestion: 16–17 °C, drink now. Pairs well with pappardelle with wild boar ragù, grilled bistecca, or a robust Pecorino Toscano. Not a wine for aging – but perfect for a Tuesday evening with a good pasta dish.