Sopra 2021 - Fattoria Brena

Sopra - Fattoria Brema 

Forget the usual clichés: Sopra is proof that Tuscany can be vertical, crisp, and incredibly dynamic. With a limited run of just 3,285 bottles, this 100% Pinot Nero comes from a tiny 1.5-hectare plot where the mountain air and high-altitude breezes set the pace. It’s a wine that vibrates with energy, born from natural viticulture and a hand-harvested night pick designed to lock in every ounce of freshness. In the cellar, it’s all about respecting the fruit: spontaneous fermentation, no fining, and no filtration. After 12 months in cement and a patient wait of at least two years in the bottle, the result is a sip that is elegant yet raw—capturing the purity of the grape in its most authentic form. If you’re looking for a red that is "wild" yet refined, embodying freedom and true craftsmanship, Sopra is your next must-have discovery. Pop the cork, let it breathe, and get ready for a journey of earth, wind, and pure passion.

Service

We taste the Cuna to a 16/18 ° temperature in large balloon glasses. Wine to be drunk immediately, but does not disdain to be aged.

Pairings

Ideal wine with grilled meat-based preparations or in the oven, pasta dishes with important sauces to try with the lamb kebabs.

Cellar: Fattoria Brema

The history of Fattoria Brema is rooted in 1951, when grandfather Angelo purchased the land following thirty years of tireless peasant labor. Back then, life followed the rhythms of biodiversity: amidst grains, chestnuts, timber, and livestock, wine was born from the rows that bordered the fields, intended exclusively for family consumption. Today, that same land safeguards an ambitious project led by his grandson, Giancarlo Bucci. In 1999, alongside family friend Louis, Giancarlo decided to challenge nature by planting one of the world’s most noble and demanding grape varieties: Pinot Nero. Starting with the first two clones from Burgundy—the spiritual home of this variety—the vineyard has grown through meticulous care. Initially trained using the double arched cane (doppio capovolto) system to ensure a balanced distribution of sap, the vines were supplemented in 2014 with two additional clones trained in simple Guyot. The project reached completion in 2020 with the grafting of the final seven clones, bringing the vineyard to a total surface of 1.5 hectares, nestled on medium-textured sandy-clay soil with a perfect south-east exposure. Giancarlo’s production philosophy is a return to purity: no chemical fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides. In this vision of symbiotic agriculture, sheep and geese act as natural weed control, fertility is provided by horses and cows, while bats and beneficial insects protect the clusters naturally. Giancarlo personally manages every stage of vineyard maintenance, rejecting "copy-and-paste" protocols or standardized technical consultations. The goal is a precise identity, shaped solely by what nature offers differently each year. The pivotal moment of the manual harvest often takes place at night or at the break of dawn, in profound silence, to preserve the integrity of the fruit. In the cellar, fermentations are carried out in distinct small batches with medium-short macerations, respecting the innate elegance of the grape. From this dedication, our wines are born: the Pinot Nero “Sopra”, officially released in 2017, and the exclusive “Sopra di Sopra”, a selection from the oldest vines produced since 2018 only in the best vintages. A wine that is not merely a product, but the story of a family and its territory.