FINE DRY RED WINE SYRAH

Production Region: Vale dos Vinhedos – Bento Gonçalves - RS

Grape Composition: 100% Syrah.

Vineyard : Own vineyards, cultivated with selected seedlings with a production of 7 tons/ha.

Controlling phenolic maturation to obtain the maximum content of ripe sugars and tannins.

Harvest/Winemaking: The harvest was done manually, in small boxes with a capacity of 17 kg. Careful and delicate destemming to remove the stems without breaking them or tearing the skins. Traditional fermentation, with pump-overs four times a day and maceration for one week.

After alcoholic fermentation was complete, the wine was transferred to another tank and kept for 30 days on the fine lees where malolactic fermentation took place.

Finally, the wine was destined for aging. Before bottling, it underwent a light filtration to maintain the wine's characteristics as much as possible.

Tasting

Appearance : Wine with an intense and bright ruby ​​color, with medium aging potential.

Aroma and taste : Red fruits reminiscent of blueberry, plums, blackberries, and a touch of spices like clove. The brief aging in wood imparts a light toasty and smoky note, while maintaining the varietal characteristics of the wine. On the palate, the tannins are soft and velvety.

Aging: In French oak barrels for 5 months. After bottling, it continues to mature in the cellars for a few months.

Estimated Storage Time: We suggest a maximum of 2 to 3 years if stored in a climate-controlled cellar with a constant temperature of 14º to 16º Celsius.

Food and wine pairing guidelines: Pairs well with hearty dishes such as beef, pork, and leg of lamb. Also good with hard and semi-hard cheeses like Parmesan, Grana Padano, sheep's milk cheeses, etc.

Serving temperature : Between 16 and 18°C. Decanting is recommended after 2 years in the bottle.

Analytical Characteristics :

Alcohol : 12.3% by volume