Stefano Amerighi - Cortona Syrah 2023

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• Origin: Cortona, Tuscany, Italy. 
• Appellation: Cortona DOC. 
• Grapes: 100% Syrah.
• Characteristics: elegant, fruity, and complex.
• Alcohol: 14%.
• Drink: decant for at least 2 hours, can be stored until 2030.
• Reviews: 93/100 Vinous.

Stefano Amerighi is a pioneer in his field, who was declared crazy when he bought vineyards in southeastern Tuscany and then planted Syrah there. Many years later, his experiment turned out to be a great success. Amerighi's wine is beloved by connoisseurs and a nice change from all the Sangiovese dominance. 

This biodynamically produced wine has a beautiful purple color and smells of cherries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, and violets. Medium-bodied, with a focus on fruitiness on the palate and a fresh minerality for balance. The finish is surprisingly long, with the fruit lingering on the palate for a long time. High in acidity, with polished tannins. I recommend decanting this wine for an hour or two. 

Delicious with pizza, barbecue, and game.