"Syrah" Maroccoli 2008 - PLANETA 1500ml x 1 bottle

Syrah is a noble Mediterranean grape variety, well-suited to sunny and dry regions like Sicily. For this reason, Planeta has confidence in the potential and future of this variety. The Marroccoli vineyard, which retains its wonderful traditional landscape, is located at an altitude of 400m, where modern style Syrah is cultivated while preserving the varietal character.

Classification: Menfi DOC

Grape variety: 100% Syrah

Tasting: This wine boasts an intense ruby color, with concentrated aromas of black cherry and cassis, complemented by notes of spice and tobacco. It is full-bodied with powerful tannins and rich fruit, characterized by a smooth texture that expands across the palate. The finish is long, with dark chocolate and licorice, resulting in a complex and elegant vintage.

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) are performed twice a day for 12-18 minutes, slightly reducing stress on the skins while extracting complexity from the wine. The fermentation period gradually increases in temperature from an initial 14-15°C, temporarily reaching 20-22°C, and finishing at 25-27°C, before being cooled down at the final stage. After alcoholic fermentation, the tank is filled with wine from the same vineyard, and ceramation (maceration) is performed for 18-20 days with the skins and wine in contact, after which it is racked. Malolactic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, after which the wine is transferred to French oak barrels for 14 months of aging. Aging uses Allier oak barrels (35% new barrels, 35% second-use barrels, 30% third-use barrels).

Pairing: Roasted lamb, game, beef, aged cheeses