Brackenwood Maceration Carbonique Syrah 2020 Gin

Brackenwood Maceration Carbonique Syrah 2020 GinIn 2005 Brackenwood started making a Maceration Carbonique wine, which had not been commercially made since the 70s and most recognisably by Houghtons. It is where whole bunches are fermented under CO2 pressure. The grape ferments inside out and picks up very little skin contact. The resulting wine is uplifting with fresh fruits, its usually drunk young and can be chilled. For those with patiences as it can be very rewarding with complex tertiary

333 vines per hectare

Nose: a delicate hint of spices

dry finish

As far back as the Philipponnat archives go

orange blossom

Planeta is the modern Sicilian wine reference

resulting in a mezcal that is both intriguing and satisfying

Pinot Meunier

Amaretto liqueur

typical of Sicilian sweets

14 months Drink Drink now or cellar confidently for 5 - 10 years from vintage Alcohol/Volume 14

baking spices