The Mortelle estate is in the heart of Maremma in Tuscany, near the town of Castiglione della Pescaia set in an extraordinary and fascinating position both for the territory’s unparalleled natural beauty and its historical heritage and culture. The Antinori family has been part of this territory for generations.

Evidence of ownership of land in this area is recorded on a property deed dated 1863. It states their ownership of Poggio Franco, one of the best vineyards on the estate, together with other parcels of land. Since 1999, when the property was acquired, the family has dedicated their efforts to improving the vineyards and building the new winery with the firm belief that this area, slowly emerging on the Italian viticultural horizon, has great potential for the production of high quality wines. Varieties grown in this area can fully express their own characteristics as well as the exceptional qualities of the terroir.

Antinori Le Mortelle Vivia Maremma Toscana 2018 (Ansonica, Vermentino and Viognier)

TASTING NOTES: View: bright yellow, bright green hues. Nose: pleasant and intense nose. Fragrance of white peach, delicate aromas of pineapple, lemon, harmonious bouquet, complete with the scent of linden white flowers. Mouth: creamy, mineral, aroma of Mediterranean herbs and citrus in the end, characteristic of the vintage.

APPELLATION: Maremma Tuscany.

GRAPES: Ansonica / Inzolia, Vermentino and Viognier.

AGEING: a short steel in contact with its own yeast for 3 months before bottling.

PREPARATION: Upon arrival to the winery, grapes and gently pressed separately by varietal vinification, to enhance the characteristics of each variety. The juice thus obtained to a temperature of 10 °C for about 24 hours to favor natural clarification, it is subsequently transferred to stainless steel tanks where the alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature of 16 °C.

PAIRING: fish, crustaceans and cheeses.

RECOMMENDED SERVING TEMPERATURE: 8-10 °C

ALCOHOL: 12.5%