Stefano Amerighi
Cortona Syrah 2023
| Denomination | DOC Cortona Syrah |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Aging | Since 2010, the wine has matured 50% in cement vats and the remaining 50% in oak barrels of varying capacities for about 20 months. Aged in bottle for one year. |
- Origin and grape variety: Organic still Syrah from Cortona DOC, Tuscany (AR), 2023 harvest
- Colour: Deep, intense and profound ruby red in the glass
- Aromas: Notes of blackberry and cherry jam, coffee, damp earth, cardamom and juniper
- Taste: Warm and creamy structure, well-integrated tannins, lively acidity and a persistent finish
- Vinification: Traditional foot treading; aged for 20 months in cement and oak, 1 year in bottle
Description
What kind of wine it is
Stefano Amerighi's Cortona Syrah is an organic red wine with an impenetrable ruby colour. On the nose, it releases aromas of blackberry jam, cherries, coffee, damp earth, cardamom and juniper. On the palate, it reveals a warm and creamy structure, balanced by lively acidity and well-integrated tannins, leading to a long finish. It pairs ideally with beef dishes, game, mature cheeses and spiced recipes.
Where it comes from
This Syrah originates in the heart of Tuscany, within the renowned Cortona area. Stefano Amerighi's work follows a strict biodynamic approach to faithfully reflect the Arezzo countryside. The absence of additives enhances the nature of the grapes, highlighting a dark aromatic profile linked to the soil. The identity of the Tuscan territory is expressed with great breadth and clarity in the glass.
How it is produced
The winery adopts an artisanal ethic that begins with foot treading carried out according to ancient methods. Maturation lasts about twenty months and is divided between concrete vats and oak barrels, a choice that imparts precision and structural support. The process concludes with bottle ageing for a year to best harmonise the components. Decanting for an hour before serving is recommended.
History and Curiosities
Born on the biodynamic estate of Stefano Amerighi in Cortona, this Syrah reflects a purely artisanal approach. The winemaking process follows the ancient practice of foot treading and the complete absence of additives, thus capturing the most authentic essence of the Tuscan territory. The twenty-month maturation takes place harmoniously between concrete vats and oak wood barrels, giving the wine precision and structural solidity. A year of bottle ageing blends the components of this organic red wine, a faithful reflection of the vintage.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
14 -16 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 2002
- Oenologist: Stefano Amerighi
- Bottles produced: 40.000
- Hectares: 11
In order to reach this objective, Stefano Amerighi has identified an area of Chiuso di Cortona, named Poggiobello di Farneta, in the middle of which, as though it were a cru, there are two well exposed hills to south, south-east, closed within an old pebbly street to the west, a grove to the south and a ridge to the east to close the panorama. Read more
| Name | Stefano Amerighi Cortona Syrah 2023 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red biodynamic still |
| Denomination | Cortona DOC |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | Stefano Amerighi |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born on the biodynamic estate of Stefano Amerighi in Cortona, this Syrah reflects a purely artisanal approach. The winemaking process follows the ancient practice of foot treading and the complete absence of additives, thus capturing the most authentic essence of the Tuscan territory. The twenty-month maturation takes place harmoniously between concrete vats and oak wood barrels, giving the wine precision and structural solidity. A year of bottle ageing blends the components of this organic red wine, a faithful reflection of the vintage. |
| Origin | Cortona (AR), Toscana |
| Production technique | Foot treading; maturation 50% in concrete vats and 50% in oak wood; ageing in bottle for one year |
| Wine making | Corporate ethics with a total absence of additives; traditional foot treading. Maturation for 50% in cement tanks and 50% in oak barrels of varying capacities for about 20 months; bottle ageing for one year. |
| Aging | Since 2010, the wine has matured 50% in cement vats and the remaining 50% in oak barrels of varying capacities for about 20 months. Aged in bottle for one year. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |