"Syrah" Maroccoli 2005 - 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 Maroccoli vineyard, located at an altitude of 400m, cultivates a modern style of Syrah while preserving the character of the grape.

Classification: Menfi DOC

Grape Variety: 100% Syrah

Tasting: Deep garnet color. Aromas of blackberry and blueberry intertwined with nuances of spice and tobacco. The palate is full-bodied with firm tannins and rich fruit flavors in harmony.

Production Method: After harvest, the grapes are destemmed and crushed, and the juice is transferred to stainless steel tanks for alcoholic fermentation. Depending on the stage of fermentation, short pump-overs (circulation) of 12-18 minutes are performed twice a day to extract the wine's complexity while gently reducing stress on the skins. Fermentation typically lasts 12-14 days. The temperature is gradually increased from an initial 14-15°C to 20-22°C temporarily, finishing at 25-27°C, and then cooled in the final stage. After alcoholic fermentation is complete, the tanks are filled with wine from the same vineyard, and ceramacion (maceration) is carried out for 18-20 days with the skins in contact with the wine, followed by racking. Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, after which the wine is transferred to French oak barrels and aged for 14 months. Aging uses Allier oak barrels (35% new barrels, 35% second-year barrels, 30% third-year barrels).

Pairing: Lamb, game, roasted beef, aged cheeses