2024 Technical Specifications
Classification Cortona DOC Syrah
Region Cortona
Harvest Dates Harvest began 2024-09-15
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed And Crushed
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date Bottling began 2025-08-04
Production Details Fermentation proceeded for approximately 10 days at no more than 25 °C. Part of the wine was subsequently transferred to second- and third-fill French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation, with the remainder kept in stainless steel; the sheet does not state the proportions.
Tasting Notes Intense purple-red; plum, redcurrant, blueberry, violet, pepper and vanilla; harmonious and fresh, with soft savory tannins and a finish of redcurrant, plum jam, licorice and vanilla.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Cortona DOC Syrah
Region Cortona
Soil Clay loam
Harvest Dates Harvest began 2023-09-15
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed And Gently Crushed
Oak Types French oak
Bottling Date Bottling began 2024-09-26
Production Details Fermentation lasted approximately 10 days at no more than 25 °C. Afterwards, 70% of the wine went into second- and third-fill French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation and 30% went into stainless-steel vats.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with violet hues; violet, blackberry, plum, vanilla and black pepper; fresh, supple and velvety, with silky tannins and black cherry, licorice, ripe-fruit and spice notes.
2022 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Syrah
Classification Cortona DOC Syrah
Region Cortona
Harvest Dates 10 Sep 2022 to 13 Sep 2022
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed And Gently Crushed
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Fermentation lasted approximately 10 days at no more than 25 °C. The producer then allocated 70% of the wine to second- and third-fill French oak barriques and 30% to stainless-steel vats, and states that malolactic fermentation took place.
Tasting Notes Ruby red with purple hues; ripe blackberry, plum and cherry, with licorice and black pepper; full and fresh, with silky tannins and a long vanilla-accented finish.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Classification Cortona DOC Syrah
Region Cortona
Harvest Dates 9 Sep 2021 to 25 Sep 2021
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed And Crushed
Oak Types French oak
Production Details A cold pre-fermentation maceration was used to emphasize fruit character. Fermentation lasted approximately 10 days at no more than 25 °C; 70% of the wine then went into second- and third-fill French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation and the remainder into stainless steel.
Tasting Notes Intense purple-red; ripe red fruit, black pepper, licorice and violet; soft and fresh, with silky tannins and a long savory finish of plum jam and vanilla.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Classification Cortona DOC Syrah
Region Cortona
Harvest Dates Harvest began during the second half of September 2020
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed And Gently Crushed
Oak Types French oak
Production Details A cold pre-fermentation maceration preceded fermentation for approximately 10 days at no more than 25 °C. Subsequently, 70% of the wine went into second- and third-fill French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation and 30% into stainless-steel vats.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby-purple; red and black fruit, violet, pepper and vanilla; sweet and pleasant, with silky tannins and a long finish of currant, plum jam, licorice and vanilla.
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2019 Technical Specifications
Classification Cortona DOC Syrah
Region Cortona
Harvest Dates 13 Sep 2019 to 30 Sep 2019
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed And Gently Crushed
Oak Types French oak
Production Details A cold pre-fermentation maceration preceded fermentation for approximately 10 days at no more than 25 °C. Afterwards, 70% of the wine went into second- and third-fill French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation and 30% into stainless-steel vats.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby-purple; red and black fruit, vanilla and characteristic black pepper; sweet and persistent, with blackcurrant, blackberry jam and light vanilla notes.
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2018 Technical Specifications
Classification Cortona DOC Syrah
Region Cortona
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed And Pressed
Oak Types French oak
Production Details Pre-fermentation maceration preceded fermentation for approximately 10 days at no more than 25 °C. Seventy percent of the Syrah then went into second- and third-use French oak barriques for complete malolactic fermentation, while the remainder aged in stainless steel. Bottling occurred in early autumn 2019.
Tasting Notes Intense purple-red; red and black berries, vanilla and black pepper; sweet and persistent, with blackcurrant, blackberry jam and light vanilla notes.
Critics Ratings 92
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2017 Technical Specifications
Classification Cortona DOC Syrah
Region Cortona
Harvest Dates Syrah harvest began in the second week of September 2017
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks
Pressing Method Destemmed And Pressed
Oak Types French oak
Barrel Size 60
Production Details The official 2017 sheet refers to multiple varieties and complementary grapes but does not give blend percentages; no 100%-Syrah claim is therefore proposed for this vintage. Cold skin maceration preceded fermentation for approximately 10 days at no more than 28 °C. Seventy percent of the wine then went into 60-gallon French oak barrels used once or twice previously, where malolactic fermentation occurred, while 30% aged in stainless steel. Bottling occurred during the final months of 2018.
Tasting Notes Intense ruby-purple; ample red and black berries, vanilla and Syrah-like black pepper; ripe and supple, with cassis, blackberry jam and vanilla on the finish.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
via Cassia per Siena, 133, Loc. Bargino, 50026 San Casciano val di Pesa, Firenze, Italy
Email
Owner
Antinori Family (26th generation)