Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Bramasole DOC 2022 14,5% Vol. 0,75l

Marchesi Antinori La Braccesca Bramasole DOC 2022 14.5% Vol. 0.75 l is an expressive Syrah from Tuscany that impressively reflects the potential of the Cortona DOC appellation. The La Braccesca estate, owned by the renowned Marchesi Antinori family, extends over 508 hectares, of which 340 hectares are planted with vines. The vineyards are spread over two main areas between Montepulciano and Cortona, including renowned sites such as Cervognano, Santa Pia and Gracciano. The name Bramasole goes back to a historic estate of the Count of Bracci, whose coat of arms still adorns the winery's logo today.

The 2022 vintage was characterized by a mild winter and spring without significant rainfall, followed by a warm, sunny May, which encouraged rapid vine development. A hot and dry summer with optimal day-night temperature fluctuations in August ensured an ideal ripening phase. The Syrah harvest for this Antinori red wine took place on September 10 with perfectly healthy grapes that exhibited excellent balance and aromatic precision. After temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks at 28 °C and a maceration period of around 15 days, the wine matured for around 12 months in new and second-use French oak barriques, where malolactic fermentation also took place. Bottling took place in spring 2024. Since the first vintage in 2000, Bramasole Syrah has stood for the combination of Tuscan tradition and an international grape variety with great ageing potential.