Antinori Le Mortelle Poggio Alle Nane is a superb Italian wine with a distinct Tuscan character. Its blend beautifully captures Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, resulting in an elegant, full-bodied concoction with intense ruby red colour. Promising fragrances of ripe forest fruits are finely interlaced with pleasing tobacco and spicy notes. Its taste offers rich red fruit flavours, smooth tannins and a pleasingly long finish, demonstrating a perfect harmony of strength and refinement. This noble wine is a perfect companion to red meat dishes and mature cheeses, promising an indulgent wine-drinking experience.

Tasting Notes

Poggio alle Nane presents a deep red color. The nose fascinates for its varietal character with sensations of ripe black berry fruit, which unite with notes of mountain herbs, black currants, and thyme. The hints of liquorice and violets, balsamic and floral, complete the picture, in complete harmony with sweet spices. The palate is rich and elegant, potent, with lovely and silky tannins and a long and persistent finish. The wine closes with notes of bitter chocolate, wild cherries, and tobacco.

About the Winery

Antinori Le Mortelle is a distinguished winery situated in the heart of Tuscany, an emblematic haven for world-class wines. Nestled amongst the rolling hills of Maremma, its lush vineyards glow under the radiant Tuscan sun and overlook the ethereal Tyrrhenian Sea. This remarkable location plays a pivotal role in granting the wines a rare profundity and character.

The winery is part of the revered Antinori Estates, with its heritage spanning over twenty six generations. This winemaking lineage rich in tradition seamlessly intertwines with a veracious commitment to innovation. The Antinori family, with a centuries old passion for wine, treats each vine like a cherished heirloom, nurturing its growth from a nascent bud to a robust vine.

Antinori Le Mortelle is a marvel of modern technology, located almost predominantly underground, aiming to cause minimal disruption to the breath-taking view of the surrounding landscape. The winery also boasts a large photovoltaic system as a testament to its dedication to the environment.

This organic winery showcases extraordinary wine varieties that are both refreshing and riveting. Among the most notable of these is Vermentino, a white grape variety indigenous to the region. Here, it’s yielded into an unforgettable, crisp wine with floral overtones, the ideal pairing for a light Italian meal. Another equally enticing variety is Cabernet Franc one the estates major red grape varieties. This culminates in a wine with a commanding profile, layered with velvety textures and intense flavours, perfect for those who crave a more sophisticated palate.

With its seductive ambience, exquisite wines and unparalleled hospitability, Antinori Le Mortelle is a wine lover’s sanctuary. Sipping wine on the tranquil, sun-dappled terraces, here, one is bound to be thoroughly immersed in the captivating allure of Tuscany. This extensive 270-hectares of vineyards and 170-hectares of wild woodland; is an outstanding gateway to the quintessence of Italian viticulture.

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