Braschi - Italy
Tucked away in the Romagna hills not far from the seaside, Braschi has a beautiful and rich history that shines a light on native grape varieties such as Sangiovese, a red grape which adapts to its terrior, producing different types of wine depending on where it was cultivated, and Albana - first white DOCG in Italy which produces complex whites with racy acidity, interesting orange wines, thanks to its thick skin, as well as the traditional sweet Albana wines.
A hidden gem in their portfolio is Famoso, a grape varietal that has surfaced since its rediscovery in 2001 by a local farmer: Famoso, or as Jancis Robinson called it - “not (yet?) famous,” is a white grape varietal that is making its comeback, thanks to the wine making traditions of using local varietals and low-intervention traditional farming and wine-making.
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A rare find, this Famoso is made with fruit from the original vineyard of the Montalti farm in Monte Sasso where the Famoso di Cesena varietal was re-discovered in 2000 when two rows of old vines were found by a local farmer.
It is semi-aromatic with has aromas of lemon and a hint of flint, it has laser-like acidity, with tangy citrus fruit flavors and herbs, great texture and a lemon mineral finish. Limited production of 5000 bottles / yr
What other sommeliers are saying about this wine:
Ruth Ryberg:
“Wow is this cool! A grape I haven’t had before called Famoso! If it was a blind tasting I would’ve called out Chablis for the searing acidity and the chalky finish. Yum! The nose is all fresh picked apricot and lemon spray, with subtle hints of honeysuckle and marzipan. A zippy zesty mineral on the finish comes right back round to apricot and lemon! Lip smacking and fresh. Just perfect.
I’ve mentioned Braschi before. It’s a small, family owned winery in Emilia Romagna, and has been under the same ownership since 1949. Everything they make is outstanding! Located along the ancient Roman road - Via Romea Germanica - just north of Tuscany, Cantina Braschi is nestled in the hills of Romagna. The wines are first class from this family owned, small producer.”
Intense, inviting bouquet of lemon and candied citrus with a fresh, fruit forward, multi dimensional taste full of apricots and herbs. It finishes with a hint of sweet almonds. This white Albana, the first Italian white wine varietal to obtain the prestigious DOCG status, is a good alternative for Chardonnay-lovers. EU Certified Organic from a single vineyard.
With an inviting golden yellow color, this fresh and softly balanced sweet wine made from the historic Albana grape from the Romagna area of Italy has intriguing saffron and apricot notes. As a sommelier pointed out when tasting the wine for the first time: ‘It’s a dessert wine that is sort of a dry wine.. Wow, this whispers, not shouts!’
From rediscovered white wine grapes thought long lost, to a sparkling pet nat Lambrusco, to a white sweet wine with a history reaching back to the Romans, these wines from Emilia Romagna are a delicious way to discover the Italian region. Shipping is also included in the Continental US for this set, and extends to any other products you add to your order… so this is an excellent time to stock up and treat yourself to something new, or replace a favorite wine!
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Braschi is located in the Romagna region of Italy - just north of Tuscany.
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