Santa Pia Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG Riserva

From the Santa Pia vineyard, a single site in the heart of Montepulciano, comes this Riserva with the weight and tranquility that Sangiovese Grosso – here called Prugnolo Gentile – develops in good years.

La Braccesca is one of Tuscany's most renowned wineries and has been managed by Antinori since the 1990s. The vineyards around Montepulciano and Cortona lie on gently rolling soils with a high clay content, which gives the wine structure and aging potential. The Riserva classification requires a longer aging period – for the Santa Pia, this includes an additional 12 months in tonneau, which adds depth to the Sangiovese without overpowering it.

In the glass, it displays a deep, dark red color. The nose offers ripe sour cherry, dried plum, and a hint of tobacco, along with subtle vanilla and an undertone of leather. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied, with integrated, silky tannins – typical of mature Riservas from this appellation. The finish is long, with a lively acidity that keeps the wine vibrant at the table.

Drinking window until 2030, available now. Temperature: 16–18 °C. Pairs well with Bistecca alla Fiorentina, braised wild boar, or mature Pecorino di Pienza.