La Braccesca (Antinori)
Cortona Syrah Bramasole 2021
| Denomination | DOC Cortona Syrah |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Aging | Aged for 14 months in new French barriques (Alliers and Tronçais) and partly in American oak, with further refinement in the bottle before release. |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bramasole by La Braccesca elegantly interprets the Syrah grape variety, showcasing its most refined side. It displays a deep colour with violet hues, introducing an intense bouquet where ripe dark fruit and plum blend with delicate notes of vanilla and cocoa. On the palate, it reveals a balanced structure, supported by well-integrated tannins and an enveloping texture. The sip finishes with a velvety finale, demonstrating excellent ageing potential. It is the ideal companion for braised meats, game, and mature cheeses.
Where it comes from
This wine is born on the La Braccesca estate, located in a border area between Montepulciano and the hills of Cortona. The Syrah grapes grow in the sunniest parcel of the property, a privileged position chosen specifically to ensure optimal ripening. The particular pedoclimatic habitat enhances the grape variety’s aromatic concentration, giving the wine a solid structure and a profound expressive adherence to the Cortona territory.
How it is produced
After destemming and gentle pressing, the must undergoes a cold maceration for three days in steel to maximise aromatic extraction. Fermentation continues at a controlled temperature for about twenty days, prolonging contact with the skins. Malolactic fermentation and a fourteen-month maturation period take place in new French and partly American oak barrels. A careful final refinement completes the harmony and complexity of the wine.
History and Curiosities
Born from the intuition of the Marchesi Antinori family in the early Nineties, Bramasole Cortona DOC celebrates the success of Syrah in Tuscan soil. Produced in the sunniest plot of the renowned La Braccesca estate, located between Montepulciano and the historic hills of Cortona, it made its debut with its first vintage in 2000. Awarded 93 points by Wine Spectator, this elegant red skilfully combines ancient winemaking tradition with a modern approach, confirming the extraordinary vocation of one of Italy’s most promising territories.
Awards
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2021
91/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
18 - 20 °C
Longevity:
10 - 15 years
Decanting time:
1 hour
- Start up year: 1990
- Oenologist: Fabrizio Balzi
- Bottles produced: 429.800
- Hectares: 340
| Name | La Braccesca Cortona Syrah Bramasole 2021 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Cortona DOC |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| Vendor | La Braccesca (Antinori) |
| Story | History and Curiosities Born from the intuition of the Marchesi Antinori family in the early Nineties, Bramasole Cortona DOC celebrates the success of Syrah in Tuscan soil. Produced in the sunniest plot of the renowned La Braccesca estate, located between Montepulciano and the historic hills of Cortona, it made its debut with its first vintage in 2000. Awarded 93 points by Wine Spectator, this elegant red skilfully combines ancient winemaking tradition with a modern approach, confirming the extraordinary vocation of one of Italy’s most promising territories. |
| Origin | Montepulciano and at the foot of the hills surrounding Cortona, on the La Braccesca Estate (Tuscany) |
| Harvest | A rainy autumn and a winter with rather low average temperatures and snowfall led to a delay in vegetative growth of 12 - 15 days compared to last year. Almost compensating for this delay, the favourable weather conditions in the spring months encouraged vine development, resulting in a 10-day advance by the end. |
| Fermentation temperature | Approximately 28 °C, not exceeding 30 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 20 days |
| Production technique | Destemmed and gently pressed grapes; cold maceration for 3 days; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel vats for about 20 days at a controlled temperature (about 28 °C, not exceeding 30 °C) with skin contact for about 15 days; malolactic fermentation in French oak barriques; ageing for 14 months in new French barriques (Alliers and Tronçais) with a small proportion in American oak, then further ageing in bottle. |
| Wine making | Destemmed and gently crushed grapes; must transferred to stainless steel tanks with cold maceration for 3 days; alcoholic fermentation in steel vats for about 20 days at controlled temperature (around 28°C, not exceeding 30°C) with skin contact for about 15 days; malolactic fermentation in small French oak barrels; ageing for 14 months in new French barriques (Alliers and Tronçais) with a small part in American oak, then further ageing in bottle. |
| Aging | Aged for 14 months in new French barriques (Alliers and Tronçais) and partly in American oak, with further refinement in the bottle before release. |
| Year production | 429800 bottles |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |