2022 La Braccesca Achelo Syrah Cortona

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Description

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The estate takes its name from the historic farmhouse that once stood there, owned by the Count of Bracci, whose coat of arms appears on the estate’s logo; an arm covered in armor brandishing a sword. Marchesi Antinori acquired the estate in 1990 and La Braccesca now belongs to the Antinori group.

The estate extends over an area of ​​508 hectares (1255 acres) and the vineyards cover an area of ​​340 hectares (840 acres) divided into two blocks: the first is 366 hectares (904 acres) of which 237 (585 acres) are planted with vineyards and is located on the border between the towns of Montepulciano and Cortona. The other block is 142 hectares (350 acres), of which 103 (254 acres) are planted with vineyards, it extends all the way to Montepulciano and includes three of the most famous plots known for the production of great red wines: Cervognano, Santa Pia and Graciano.

The Syrah grapes are destemmed and gently crushed. The must is transferred to stainless steel tanks where cold maceration is carried out to enhance the fruity notes. Fermentation takes place at temperatures not exceeding 25°C for a period of approximately 10 days. 70% of the wine is then transferred in parts to French oak barriques, where malolactic fermentation takes place. The remaining 30% is transferred to stainless steel vats.

Achelo has an intense ruby-purple colour. On the nose, seductive aromas of red and black fruits merge with spicy hints of vanilla and characteristic notes of black pepper. The taste is sweet and pleasant with a pleasant persistence that emphasizes the fruity aftertaste, rich in aromas of dark fruits; blackcurrants, blackberry jam with light hints of vanilla. Delicious with spiced stews, hare and wild boar.

Specifications

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Type of Wine Red
Country Italy
Region Tuscany
Winery La Braccesca
Grape Syrah-Shiraz
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2022
Drinking as of 2025
Drinking till 2029
Alcohol % 14
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging Yes
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Cork
James Suckling rating 91
Tasting Profiles Aards, Donker fruit, Droog, Houtgerijpt, Krachtig, Kruidig, Tannines, Vol
Drink moments Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard

Professional Reviews

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James Suckling

91

Wine Spectator

91

Wijnhuis

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La Braccesca was acquired in 1990 by the Antinoris. Marchese Antinori has been looking for a long time to add a Vino Nobile di Montepulciano (including the Riserva) to its extensive range, but then it has to be "Antinori-worthy" and that is the case with La Braccesca. The estate's name comes from the historic farmhouse that once stood there, owned by the Count of Bracci, whose coat of arms appears on the estate's logo; an arm covered in armor brandishing a sword.

The estate extends over an area of ​​508 hectares (1,255 acres) and the vineyards cover an area of ​​340 hectares (840 acres) divided into two blocks: the first is 366 hectares (904 acres) of which 237 (585 acres) are planted with vineyards and located on the border between the towns of Montepulciano and Cortona. The other block is 142 hectares (350 acres), of which 103 (254 acres) are planted with vineyards, it stretches all the way to Montepulciano and includes three of the most famous plots known for the production of great red wines: Cervognano , Santa Pia and Graciano. In 1990, under the new leadership of Antinori, the first Vino Nobile and Riserva became available

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