La Braccesca
La Braccesca, a meeting point between tradition and innovation
La Braccesca estate’s property extends over an area of 508 hectares (1255 acres), of which 340 hectares (840 acres) are planted with vines. Two very different personalities live side by side in complete harmony: the traditional Nobile di Montepulciano and the innovative Syrah in Cortona, an emerging wine producing area with great potential.
History
The estate’s name comes from the historical farm that once stood there, owned by the Count of Bracci, whose coat of arms appears on the estate’s logo; an arm covered with armor brandishing a sword. Marchesi Antinori has owned the estate since 1990.
Vineyards, Experimentation and Cellars.
The Vineyards. Tradition and Innovation
340 hectares (840 acres) of vineyards are divided into two main blocks; the first is 237 hectares (586 acres) and is located on the border between the cities of Montepulciano and Cortona, the other is comprised of 103 hectares (255 acres) that extend all the way to Montepulciano encompassing three of the best known parcels for producing great red wines: Cervognano, Santa Pia and Gracciano.
A New Expression from an Ancient Winemaking Territory
Syrah vineyards grow on the slopes just under Cortona in soils that have a good mixture of clay and loam and enjoy a dry arid climate: a perfect terroir to best express their full potential.
The Cellars
The aging cellars, built completely underground, have two separate areas designed for barrel and barrique storage.
Visit La Braccesca Estate
A visit to the La Braccesca estate takes guests through a wine and food experience surrounded by the breathtaking vineyards at the foot of the city of Cortona on a journey to discover everything this historic territory has to offer.
Personalized tours will fascinate guests with the beautiful landscape, excellent wines and the words of those who love this land.
The tasting tour takes guests through the meticulously tended vineyards to the aging cellar, austere and fascinating, followed by lunch prepared with simple top quality ingredients made with passion and respect for Tuscan traditions. Guests can also participate in our cooking school for an entertaining and traditional class to make Pici, a type of handmade pasta typical of southern Tuscany.
We are open from Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 6pm.
Live #LaBraccescaExperience
Book the estate’s guided tour and:
---> The wine tasting “Between tradition and innovation”
---> Lunch at the estate
---> La Braccesca’s “hands on” cooking class
Reservations required.
We look forward to seeing you!
Info & Bookings:
visite@labraccesca.it
Address: Via Stella di Valiano 10, 53045 Montepulciano Siena
Office tel.: 0039 0578 724252
Tel. mobile: 0039 347 4751308
GPS: N 43 9.95897 E 11 57.320068
Wines
Traditional Nobile di Montepulciano and Innovative Syrah from Cortona
Antinori Estates
Estates in Italy
