MARCHESI ANTINORI
-A story passed down through 26 generations-
The Antinori family has been committed to the art of winemaking for over six centuries since 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori became a member, of the “Arte Fiorentina dei Vinattieri”, the Florentine Winemakers’ Guild. All throughout its history, twenty-six generations long, the Antinori family has managed the business directly making innovative and sometimes bold decisions while upholding the utmost respect for traditions and the environment.
Today, Albiera Antinori is the president of Marchesi Antinori with the continuous close support of her two sisters, Allegra and Alessia, all actively involved in first person in the business. Their father, Marchese Piero Antinori, is the current Honorary President of the company. Tradition, passion, and intuition are the three driving forces that led Marchesi Antinori to establish itself as one of the most important winemakers of elite Italian wine.
-Ancient family roots-
Each vintage, each plot of land, each new idea to be advanced is a new beginning, a new pursuit for achieving higher quality standards. As Marchese Piero loves to say: “Ancient family roots play an important part in our philosophy but they have never hindered our innovative spirit.”
CHARDONNAY BRAMITO
Bramito is produced from the vineyards surrounding the medieval castle at Castello della Sala. One variety that thrives in this terroir is Chardonnay. The vineyards are on soils rich in fossil deposits with veins of clay that give the wine minerality and elegance.
-VINTAGE 2024-
The 2024 growing season saw well-balanced climate conditions. Winter was mild with normal levels of precipitation that replenished groundwater reservoirs providing optimal soil moisture, neither too saturated nor too dry. Spring brought slightly lower than average temperatures and well distributed rain showers that ensured normal budbreak. May and June brought moderate levels of rainfall that guaranteed a good supply of water that sustained vine growth and development and avoided the possibility of future water stress. Flowering of Chardonnay vines took place at the end of May, right on schedule, followed by even fruit set. Hot temperatures, sunny skies and optimal temperature swings between day and night began mid-July and lasted until August. These conditions guaranteed a gradual ripening phase, encouraging the development of complex aromas while maintaining a good balance between sugar levels and acidity. The grape harvest of Chardonnay for Bramìto della Sala began at the end of August, about one week later compared to last year, and was completed the first week of September.
Vinification
Freshly harvested grapes were brought to the cellar, destemmed and gently crushed. The must and the skins were chilled to a temperature of 10 °C (50 °F) for a short period of maceration, approximately 2-4 hours, to enhance flavors and extract the grape variety’s aromatic and flavor profile. After clarification in stainless steel vats, the different lots were handled separately; some went into oak and some into stainless steel vats where alcoholic fermentation occurred at a controlled temperature of 16-18 °C (61-64 °F); only the oak fermented lots underwent malolactic fermentation. The wine was then blended and bottled.
Tasting Notes
- Bramìto della Sala is bright straw yellow with golden hues. The nose delivers a fresh, elegant bouquet: notes of Williams pears, Scotch broom blossoms and light citrusy hints of lime accompany hints of toasted hazelnuts, fresh butter and Pan brioche. The harmonious well-structured palate offers excellent balance between freshness and sapidity. The finish is long and persistent accented by a delicate note of fresh almonds and mineral notes that echo its terroir of origin, Umbria.
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