© Renato Guttuso, by Siae 2024 Paesaggio dell’Aspra, 1959 | Oil on canvas, 50x60cm | Private collection
Syrah
2023
A well-structured, persistent Syrah. Rich on the palate, with noticeable but pleasant tannins.
75 cl
Details
Vintage
The autumn of 2022 was not very rainy in Sicily, with a cool spring and a heavy and continuous rainfall that lasted until June of 2023. Mild, spring-like temperatures from early June to early July 2023. In Sicily, summer actually began at the beginning of July, with temperatures rising steadily until the time of the harvest.
Harvest
From the fourth week of August to the third week of September.
Vinification and Ageing
To make Syrah, the grape bunches are destemmed after being unloaded into the hopper. The grapes are gently pressed and then loaded into the fermenting vat for vinification. Alcoholic fermentation begins by controlling the fermentation temperature and stirring the pomace to extract colour, tannins, and aromatic precursors from the skins. The fermentation process lasts about I O days. The wine then remains in contact with the grape skins for at least five days. After initial racking, the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation. Malolactic fermentation is followed by ageing in tanks and racking off the lees for at least three months. Bottle ageing: at least one month before being sold on the market. Bottle ageing: at least one month before being sold on the market.
Tasting Notes & Pairings
Vibrant red in colour with purple tinges.
Notes of jam, red berries and black pepper on the nose reveal the great expressiveness of this grape variety.
Rich, velvety and succulent on the palate, with pronounced tannins, but pleasant and elegant.
To be paired with grilled meats, stews and mature cheeses.
Analytical details
Alcohol
13% vol.
Total acidity
5,8 g/l
Ph
3,45
