Syrah
IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) Terre Siciliane
Grapes used: Syrah.
The vineyards are located at around 300 m above sea level.
Emergency irrigation.
Harvest: Early september.
Bottling: Single batch.
FERMENTATION
Method: Maceration in stainless-steel vats.
Temperature: 28-30°C.
Duration: 8-10 days.
Malolactic: Yes.
Bright ruby-red color.
The bouquet is laden with forest fruits and spices combined with touches of chocolate and licorice.
The palate is full and complex, with an impressive concentration of elegant tannins.
ACCOMPANIMENT
Serve at 15-18°C. with flavorsome appetizers and entrées, and with seasoned sheep's-milk cheeses and flavored cow's-milk cheeses.
Syrah: Originally from the Rhode Valley, it is considered one of the noblest vine varieties both for its longevity and for the scent of its wines. In Italy, Sicily it’s the region where this vine variety prospered the most. It usually undergoes the vinification process both alone or mixed with Nero d’Avola.
AWARDS
2017 - MUNDUS VINI 20° PREMIO INTERNAZIONALE - annata 2015: Silver
2017 - BRUXELLES - annata 2016: Medaglia d'Argento
2016 - VINI VERONELLI - annata 2013: 88/100
2014 - VINI VERONELLI - annata 2012: 86/100
2013 - PRAMAGGIORE - annata 2007: Medaglia d'Oro
2012 - PRAMAGGIORE - annata 2010: 86/100
2011 - BRUXELLES - annata 2008: 84/100
2011 - PRAMAGGIORE - annata 2008: Medaglia d'Oro
2010 - BRUXELLES - annata 2008: 82.55/100
