La Braccesca By Antinori Bramasole Cortona Syrah DOC

La Braccesca's Bramasole emerges from the volcanic slopes of Cortona, a hilltop enclave in southeastern Tuscany where Antinori has cultivated Syrah since the 1990s. The estate sits at 350–450 metres elevation on mineral-rich volcanic soils with clay substructure, a terroir that channels cool Apennine breezes and extends ripening into autumn.

The fruit undergoes temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel, preserving aromatic precision before 12 months in French oak (30% new) adds structural depth without masking site character. Malolactic fermentation completes in barrel, integrating acidity and tannin into a cohesive frame.

This is Syrah at the intersection of Tuscan tradition and cool-climate rigor—peppery, mineral-driven, with the savory grip that volcanic Cortona imparts. The wine resists overripeness, maintaining the herbal-spice signature of northern Rhône Syrah while anchored in Italian restraint.