"Syrah" Maroccoli 2004 - PLANETA 1500ml x 1 bottle

Syrah is a noble Mediterranean grape variety well-suited to sunny, dry regions like Sicily. For this reason, Planeta is confident in the potential and future of this variety. The historic and picturesque Marroccoli vineyard, located at an altitude of 400m, cultivates Syrah in a modern style while preserving the unique character of the variety.

Appellation: Menfi DOC

Grape Variety: 100% Syrah

Tasting Notes: Deep purplish ruby color. Aromas of blackberry and blueberry with nuances of spice and a hint of tobacco. Rich fruitiness and strong tannins are well-balanced, resulting in a smooth and firm mouthfeel. This is a powerful and complex vintage with dark chocolate and licorice lingering in a long finish.

Production Method: After harvesting, the grapes are destemmed and crushed, and the juice is transferred to stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation. Depending on the stage of fermentation, pumping over (circulation) is performed twice a day for short periods of 12-18 minutes, slightly reducing the burden on the skins while enhancing the complexity of the wine. The fermentation period is approximately 12-14 days. The temperature is gradually increased from 14-15°C initially, to 20-22°C at one point, and finishing at 25-27°C, with cooling in the final stage. After alcoholic fermentation, the tanks are filled with wine from the same vineyard, and maceration with the skins and wine takes place for 18-20 days before racking. Malolactic fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, after which the wine is transferred to French oak barrels and aged for 14 months. Aging is done in Allier oak barrels (35% new, 35% second-year, 30% third-year).

Pairing: Roasted lamb, game, beef, aged cheeses