Bratanov Syrah Elitsa Private Reserve 2016
South Sakar Region
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Bratanov Family Winery & Vineyards
Vintage: 2016
Wine:
alcohol:
varietal:
residual sugar:
Bottles per case:
Size:
Red
15 %
100% Syrah
Dry
6
750 mL
Wine:
Red
alcohol:
15 %
varietal:
100% Syrah
residual sugar:
Dry
bottles per case:
6
size:
750mL
Bratanov’s Private Reserve series represents the ultimate in winemaking, where the wines are genuinely pampered at every step by hand. All wines are bottled in the best vintages only; barrel-aging is at least 24 months and subsequent maturation in bottle at least 12 months.
The vintage:
The 2016 vintage was one of the most balanced years of the past decade, especially favorable for Syrah. Abundant sunshine, the right amount of rain and a warm, sunny fall all contributed to excellent balance in the grapes. The grapes were hand-picked on September 20 in small crates with optimal sugars, acids, and high concentration of polyphenols.
in the vineyard:
Own vineyards near the village of Shishmanovo, South Sakar; 44 hectares with south-west exposure overlooking the Maritsa River.
Soil: sedimentary and volcanic rocks, the most ancient soil in Bulgaria.
Altitude: 180 m
Average age of the vines: 11 years
Planting density: 4,130 per ha
Low-trained double Guyot
in the cellar:
Hand-sorted, fermented entirely with natural yeasts; the great condition of the grapes allowed us to do a longer pre- and post-fermentation maceration; spontaneous malolactic fermentation.
The wine is aged in Bulgarian, Hungarian, and French barrels of different capacity, 228 L, 400 L, and 500 L for 30 months. Bottled at the end of May 2019.
In The Glass:
Dense and warm, with terrific aromas of dark figs, roasted plum and espresso leading to a ripe, full palate of black currant, spices and tar. The wine carries the warmth of the South Sakar terroir, offering a feast of dark, lush fruit wrapped around a warm graphite core. The expressive, mineral-laden finish echoes on with intensity and harmony.
Recommended Cellaring:
4-8 years
