2017 Bramasole Cortona Syrah
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The 2017 Syrah Bramasole captures all the natural intensity of the year in its opulent, heady personality. Black cherry, smoke, new oak. cloves and chocolate all flesh out in this decidedly succulent, juicy Syrah. There is not a ton of subtlety here, nor is the 2017 varietally expressive, but it is delicious and fine for what it is.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Monica Larner, Wine Advocate
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The Syrah grape loves the heat, and that's exactly what it gets in this scorching hot and dry vintage. La Braccesca's 2017 Cortona Syrah Bramasole pours from the bottle with a dark garnet or purple color, followed by aromas of blackberry, charred meat, cured bresaola and black pepper. That smoky or meaty Syrah character is unmistakable in this hearty Tuscan red. The finish is smooth and mid-weight, showing enough acidity to pair with meat-filled tortellini with panna (cream sauce) and Parmigiano.