Marchesi Antinori
Bolgheri DOC, Italy
Marchesi Antinori's history spans twenty-six generations across six centuries of winemaking.
ABOUT THIS WINE:
Marchesi Antinori
Il Bruciato Super Tuscan Red
FROM THE WINEMAKER: This is another extremely popular wine that is easily found up and down the Tuscan Coast. If you don't have the opportunity to tour Northern Italy right now rest assured that this vintage's blend (with the largest part of the blend going to Cabernet Sauvignon) will transport you. Because of the hot vintage, only 65,000 cases were made of this wine instead of the 100,000 cases produced in a normal vintage.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AZ, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MD, ME, OH, PA, SD, VT, WA, WV.ABOUT THIS WINE
Marchesi Antinori
Il Bruciato Super Tuscan Red
FROM THE WINEMAKER: This is another extremely popular wine that is easily found up and down the Tuscan Coast. If you don't have the opportunity to tour Northern Italy right now rest assured that this vintage's blend (with the largest part of the blend going to Cabernet Sauvignon) will transport you. Because of the hot vintage, only 65,000 cases were made of this wine instead of the 100,000 cases produced in a normal vintage.
NOTE: This is NOT a Firstleaf Exclusive Wine and is not eligible for discounts, member pricing, or member guarantee. Limited Availability.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AZ, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MD, ME, OH, PA, SD, VT, WA, WV.
WINE REGION:
Bolgheri DOC
The birthplace of cult wine Sassicaia and the "Super Tuscan" movement, Bolgheri DOC is a fascinating recent addition to Italian wine history. For fans of silky Bordeaux-style reds, Bolgheri's nonconformist blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Sangiovese are second to none. Lying in a coastal area of central Tuscany called Alta Maremma (which was swampland until it was drained in the 1930s), Bolgheri's sloping, gravelly terroir is quite distinct from the Chianti hills. A local winemaker planted Bordeaux grapes here after WWII, and in 1978 his Sassicaia won first place at a blind tasting of Bordeaux wines. The rest is history. Bolgheri's Vermentino-based whites, while less famous, are also well worth seeking out. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.
WINE REGION
Bolgheri DOC
The birthplace of cult wine Sassicaia and the "Super Tuscan" movement, Bolgheri DOC is a fascinating recent addition to Italian wine history. For fans of silky Bordeaux-style reds, Bolgheri's nonconformist blends of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah and Sangiovese are second to none. Lying in a coastal area of central Tuscany called Alta Maremma (which was swampland until it was drained in the 1930s), Bolgheri's sloping, gravelly terroir is quite distinct from the Chianti hills. A local winemaker planted Bordeaux grapes here after WWII, and in 1978 his Sassicaia won first place at a blind tasting of Bordeaux wines. The rest is history. Bolgheri's Vermentino-based whites, while less famous, are also well worth seeking out. The DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata) designation for Italian wines was introduced in the 1960s. It is the main classification system used in the country and regulates what winemakers can and cannot do regarding wine style, varietal restrictions, minimum and maximum alcohol levels, aging techniques and growing regions.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
Pairs well with…
Beef Bolognese, Wild Game, Grilled Steak
Pairs well with…
Beef Bolognese, Wild Game, Grilled Steak
FLAVOR PROFILE
Pairs well with…
Beef Bolognese, Wild Game, Grilled Steak
Pairs well with…
Beef Bolognese, Wild Game, Grilled Steak
TASTING NOTES:
Raspberry
Baking Spice
Blackberry
This vintage Il Bruciato shows an intense ruby red color. The nose presents the notes of red and black berry fruit which are characteristic of this vintage and capable of giving the wine an excellent concentration. Sweet spices and a hint of licorice complete the bouquet. The palate is well structured, persistent, and highly pleasurable in its fruity finish and aftertaste.
TASTING NOTES
Raspberry
Baking Spice
Blackberry
This vintage Il Bruciato shows an intense ruby red color. The nose presents the notes of red and black berry fruit which are characteristic of this vintage and capable of giving the wine an excellent concentration. Sweet spices and a hint of licorice complete the bouquet. The palate is well structured, persistent, and highly pleasurable in its fruity finish and aftertaste.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
Marchesi Antinori
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.
ABOUT THE BRAND
Marchesi Antinori
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.