Drank 2016 in 2025- really great, smooth, yummy from first sip! โ 9 days ago
38th bday ๐ค๐ป โ 4 days ago
Quite deep ruby , garnet core with quite wide garnet rim . Apparently quite a deep , healthy colour for the age. Quite herbal on the nose , dried spices , coffee , with old wood , cacao , touch of mint and spicy tobacco . On the palate this shows good elegance , with sous bois , cassis , dried cherry , tobacco , grafite and rose tinged black tea . Quite fresh acidity and lightly drying tannins . Reasonable length , spicy , herbal tinged finish . Though this is still giving quite a lot of pleasure it is probably at the end of its drinking window , so I would drink up bottles in the near future . โ 2 months ago
Dinner at the Savoy Grill. โ 7 days ago
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๋จน๋ค๋ณด๋ ๋๊ธธ๋ ์ฝํ ๊ฟ๋ง์ด ๋ฉ๋๋ค โ 23 days ago
La Braccesca โ Achelo 2023
Cortona DOC โ Tuscany, Italy ๐ฎ๐น
100% Syrah
Overview
Achelo is La Braccescaโs pure expression of Syrah, grown in the Cortona appellation โ an area that has quickly become Tuscanyโs benchmark for this Rhรดne varietal. Unlike the usual Sangiovese-driven Tuscan reds, this bottle showcases Syrahโs fruit-forward, spicy elegance in a Mediterranean setting.
Aromas & Flavors
Juicy blackberry, ripe plum, and dark cherry up front, layered with violet, black pepper, and a faint hint of licorice. A touch of Mediterranean herbs rounds it out beautifully.
Mouthfeel
Medium-bodied with lively freshness. Silky tannins carry a supple, juicy core of fruit, finishing smooth and vibrant without heaviness.
Food Pairings
Pairs effortlessly with grilled sausages, roasted duck, Tuscan cured meats, or pasta with rich ragรน. Also a great match for charred vegetables.
Verdict
Expressive, fruity, and juicy to the last sip. Achelo 2023 is a surprising Tuscan treasure that proves Syrah thrives in Cortona โ both approachable now and worth watching as it develops.
Did You Know?
Though Syrah is more famously associated with the Rhรดne Valley, Cortona DOC in Tuscany has built a reputation for world-class Syrah, thanks to its favorable microclimate and clay-limestone soils. โ a month ago
Vino Joe
Sweet and Smokey. Loved this. Perfect mix of ripe dark fruits and kick. Great length. Half bottle. Awesome! โ 9 days ago