La Braccesca (Antinori)
Cortona Syrah Bramasole 2022
| Denomination | DOC Cortona Syrah |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 14.5% by volume |
| Area | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Syrah |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in small French oak barriques (new and second use), then ageing in French oak barriques for about 12 months (new and second use wood). |
Description
What kind of wine it is
Bramasole by La Braccesca is a still red wine that enhances the expressiveness of Syrah in the heart of Cortona. In the glass, it appears an intense ruby red with violet reflections and a fresh, complex aromatic profile. The bouquet offers hints of blackberry, cherry and plum, intertwined with notes of pepper and liquorice and nuances of violet. On the palate, it reveals an enveloping and elegant structure, supported by soft and compact tannins that lead the tasting towards a long and persistent finish, enriched by spicy and vanilla notes. Ideal for accompanying flavourful dishes, it pairs masterfully with Tuscan cuisine, particularly with veal-based dishes and ossobuco.
Where it comes from
This Syrah comes to life in vineyards located in Tuscany, within the La Braccesca estate. The grapes are selected from the sunniest plots to ensure optimal ripeness and aromatic concentration. The silty clay soil gives the wine a solid backbone, faithfully reflecting the characteristics of its place of origin. Created to evolve over time, this red authentically interprets the bond between the grape variety and the local microclimate, offering a pure expression of the Tuscan terroir.
How it is produced
Care in production begins with destemming and gentle crushing of the grapes, followed by a cold maceration of three days to best extract the aromatic compounds. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel, with a maceration of about fifteen days managed to obtain optimal extraction of sweet tannins. Subsequently, malolactic fermentation and the ageing period take place in French oak barrels, both new and second passage. This rest of about twelve months enriches the wine's profile, giving it stability, elegance and the spicy notes that complete the sip.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1990, the Tenuta La Braccesca of the Antinori family takes its name from the ancient Bracci estate. The Bramasole Cortona DOC Syrah embodies the innovative spirit of the company, originating from the sunniest vineyards to offer a red wine capable of evolving masterfully over time. Aged in French oak barriques, this majestic wine expresses the Tuscan terroir with intense aromas of blackberry, vanilla and liquorice, supported by elegant and compact tannins. The excellence of the 2022 vintage is crowned by the prestigious achievement of 93/100 Wine Spectator.
Awards
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2022
4Italian Sommelier Foundation (FIS) guide This has been one of the most prestigious wine guides in Italy for over 10 years.
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2022
93/100
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Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
16 - 18 °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 2022 |
|---|---|
| Type | Red still |
| Denomination | Cortona DOC |
| Vintage | 2022 |
| 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 Founded in 1990, the Tenuta La Braccesca of the Antinori family takes its name from the ancient Bracci estate. The Bramasole Cortona DOC Syrah embodies the innovative spirit of the company, originating from the sunniest vineyards to offer a red wine capable of evolving masterfully over time. Aged in French oak barriques, this majestic wine expresses the Tuscan terroir with intense aromas of blackberry, vanilla and liquorice, supported by elegant and compact tannins. The excellence of the 2022 vintage is crowned by the prestigious achievement of 93/100 Wine Spectator. |
| Origin | Cortona, Tuscany, Italy |
| Soil composition | Silty clay |
| Fermentation temperature | Circa 28 °C |
| Fermentation | Approximately 15 days |
| Production technique | Cold maceration for 3 days; alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperature (around 28 °C) with maceration for about 15 days; malolactic fermentation in small French oak barriques; ageing in French oak barriques for about 12 months. |
| Wine making | Upon arrival at the winery, the grapes were destemmed and gently crushed; this was followed by a cold maceration for 3 days. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of around 28°C, with maceration lasting approximately 15 days, managed with gentle mechanical interventions. Malolactic fermentation occurs in small French oak barriques (both new and second use), followed by ageing in French oak barriques for about 12 months. |
| Aging | Malolactic fermentation in small French oak barriques (new and second use), then ageing in French oak barriques for about 12 months (new and second use wood). |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |