La Braccesca and Montepulciano
Beth Ribblett
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We had a great day visiting one of the Antinori family properties located about 15 miles outside of Cortona. While Antinori is a huge producer, La Bracessca is a small estate that has a unique geographical position in that it sits right on the border of the Vino Nobile DOCG and the Cortona DOC.
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After a wonderful tour of the facility by Francesca, we were treated to lunch of local foods paired with their wines. They have a beautiful room with huge windows that overlook the surrounding vineyards.
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The views were spectacular and it was a real treat to taste both the Montepulciano and Cortona wines.
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The pasta course...
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And the bistecca hot off the grill...
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Followed by a fabulous panna cotta and a delicious Aleatico dessert wine...
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