The Syrah grape loves the heat, and that's exactly what it gets in this scorching hot and dry vintage. La Braccesca's 2017 Cortona Syrah Bramasole pours from the bottle with a dark garnet or purple color, followed by aromas of blackberry, charred meat, cured bresaola and black pepper. That smoky or meaty Syrah character is unmistakable in this hearty Tuscan red. The finish is smooth and mid-weight, showing enough acidity to pair with meat-filled tortellini with panna (cream sauce) and Parmigiano.