La Braccesca (Antinori)

Bramasole Cortona Syrah

9.2118 ratings
9.016 pro ratings
Cortona, Arezzo, Tuscany, Italy
Syrah
Lamb
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Final wine from our tasting at Antinori just outside Florence in their state of the art facility. All 3 wines matured in French or Hungarian Barriques. Initial barnyard aromas which blew off to reveal florals like lavender and peony. Oak is perfectly balanced and does not intrude in any of the 3 wines tasted. This district is not traditional for Syrah (only since 2000) but suits it perfectly - sandy soils. More savoury and meaty than fruit driven.

Final wine from our tasting at Antinori just outside Florence in their state of the art facility. All 3 wines matured in French or Hungarian Barriques. Initial barnyard aromas which blew off to reveal florals like lavender and peony. Oak is perfectly balanced and does not intrude in any of the 3 wines tasted. This district is not traditional for Syrah (only since 2000) but suits it perfectly - sandy soils. More savoury and meaty than fruit driven.

Aug 27th, 2023
Brent S

Definitely one of my favorites wines from our trip.

Definitely one of my favorites wines from our trip.

Jul 14th, 2017
Amy Huson

Fresh blackberry, black current, black cherry, black pepper, minerality, everything I love!

Fresh blackberry, black current, black cherry, black pepper, minerality, everything I love!

Nov 22nd, 2015
Denis Roudenko

16.5/20 (92/100)

16.5/20 (92/100)

Feb 15th, 2015
Denis Roudenko

16/20 (90/100)

16/20 (90/100)

Feb 15th, 2015
Andrew Lampasone

Owner Wine Watch Selections

9.2

A very up and coming doc and Syrah does very well here.

A very up and coming doc and Syrah does very well here.

Sep 19th, 2014
Denis Roudenko

16.5/20 сухофруктно, пряно, мощно,интенсивно.

16.5/20 сухофруктно, пряно, мощно,интенсивно.

Feb 16th, 2014
Denis Roudenko

16.5/20 (90/100)

16.5/20 (90/100)

Feb 15th, 2014
Brent S

Corked

Corked

Nov 11th, 2019
Caitlin

Tried at total wine loved

Tried at total wine loved

Apr 29th, 2023