Mezzo Braccio
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 5 years of vintage release to appreciate its vibrant freshness, though well-stored bottles can develop intriguing petrol and honeyed complexities over 7 to 8 years.
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Fresh seafood pasta, roasted poultry with herbs, or goat cheese salads.
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Tenuta Monteloro, nestled in the cool, breeze-swept hills of Fiesole just north of Florence, is the setting for Antinori's exploration of aromatic white wines in Tuscany. 'Mezzo Braccio' is crafted primarily from Riesling, a grape rarely associated with Tuscany but one that thrives in the estate's unique high-altitude, cool-climate terroir. The wine's name pays homage to an ancient Florentine unit of measurement ('half arm') historically used by local merchants for measuring fine fabrics. Fermented and aged entirely in stainless steel tanks to preserve its pristine varietal character, Mezzo Braccio showcases a brilliant straw-yellow hue, vibrant acidity, and a complex aromatic profile of white peach, citrus blossom, and a distinct flinty minerality that deepens with age.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Tracing its winemaking heritage back to 1385 when Giovanni di Piero Antinori joined the Florentine Winemakers' Guild, Marchesi Antinori has been shaped by twenty-six generations of family leadership. Headquartered in the heart of Chianti Classico, the family has expanded its portfolio across prestigious estates in Tuscany, Umbria, and beyond, driven by a philosophy that balances deep historical respect with bold innovation. Antinori famously pioneered the "Super Tuscan" movement in the 1970s, introducing revolutionary French oak aging and international varieties to create iconic labels like Tignanello and Solaia. Today, their diverse portfolio spans from the elegant Sangiovese of Badia a Passignano to the acclaimed white blend Cervaro della Sala, cementing their legacy as global ambassadors of Italian fine wine.