Antinori Le Mortelle Botrosecco DOC

The Antinori family have been producing wine in Tuscany for six centuries, and exporting it for four; that’s twenty-six generations of uninterrupted family ownership. The first recorded mention of the family dates from 1188, when they worked in the silk trade. They moved to Florence in the early thirteenth century, and remain central figures in the fabric of the city; Piazza Antinori is the square in the historic centre where their offices are located. Winemaking was added to the family’s activities in 1385, and during the sixteenth century the wines spread, along with Antinori’s reputation, to France, Flanders, Spain and North Africa. The purchase of the Tignanello estate in 1900 marked the beginning of a remarkable period of expansion, which shows no signs of abating. Through judicious acquisition of vineyards and an uncanny knack for developing iconic wines, Antinori has become Tuscany’s – arguably Italy’s – pre-eminent wine producer, with an important presence in Piedmont, Lombardy, Umbria and Puglia. Marchese Piero Antinori sums up the company’s outlook thus: “Ancient roots play an important role in our philosophy, but they have never held back our spirit of innovation.”

Le Mortelle Botrosecco is a red wine made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. This is an intriguing, decisive wine with great balance expressing the unique characteristics of the Maremma territory. The rich aromas are dominated by notes of such as berry fruit, raspberries and strawberries along with spicy hints of oak and white pepper. On the palate, the wine is long and persistent with a pleasurable aftertaste of fresh fruit and chocolate.

Tasting Note:
Rich aromas are dominated by notes of such as berry fruit, raspberries and strawberries along with spicy hints of oak and white pepper.