“Achelo” Syrah Cortona DOC 2024
La Braccesca | Antinori | Tuscany
Marchesi Antinori S.p.A. | Piazza Antinori 3 | IT 50123 Firenze
0,75 l · 23,87 €/l · Price (DE) incl. VAT, excl. Shippingavailable immediately
Achelo is named after the river god Achelous, whose horned head appears time and again in the Etruscan art of Cortona – a motif featured on La Braccesca's Cortona DOC Syrah. The grapes come from the vineyards of the Antinori estate between Montepulciano and the hills of Cortona, on loamy-clay soil. Established in 1999, the Cortona DOC is regarded in Tuscany as one of the few appellations producing excellent Merlot and, above all, Syrah. Following fermentation in stainless steel tanks, part of the wine is aged in previously used French barriques, whilst the remainder remains in the stainless steel tanks.
A deep violet-red colour. On the nose, notes of plum, redcurrant and blueberry, underpinned by hints of violet and pepper. On the palate, it is juicy, with soft tannins and a finish of redcurrant and vanilla. SUPERIORE.DE
"An impenetrable ruby red. On the nose, plum and cherry with floral notes, reminiscent of violets. On the palate, it is juicy and fruit-driven, with a harmonious structure and a spicy finish." Falstaff
"A delicious syrah, well-rounded and flavorful, displaying aromas of dark cherries, dried spices and some roasted meat too. Medium-bodied with fine, firm tannins. Well-built with focused and some chocolate influence on the compact finish. Drink or hold." James Suckling
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