Syrah Sallier de La Tour produced by Tasca d'Almerita
International Syrah and DOC Monreale
Fresh wine of excellent drinkability, the Syrah produced by Tasca d'Almerita in the Sallier de la Tour estate represents the most varietal and identity-defining expression of the Monreale DOC territory. In fact, this international vine has perfectly adapted to the very hot but windy climate and clayey soil of Monreale (Vigna Ex-Pereto).
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Classification: Red Sicilia DOC
Grape variety: 100% Syrah
Production area: Sallier de La Tour Estate - Monreale - Sicily
Soil: soil characterized by a clayey texture (32.5% clay, 14.4% sand), very rich in potassium which favors good ripening of the grapes and the accumulation of sugars, aromas and anthocyanins
Exposure: southwest
Training system: espalier
Pruning system: spurred cordon
Vines per ha: 4.000
Yields per ha: 95 ql
Fermentation: traditional for red at 28°C for 20 days
Malolactic fermentation: fully developed
Ageing: 30% of must for 12 months in second and third passage 225 liter French (Allier & Tronçais) oak barrels, 70% in staineless steel tanks
Wine analytical data: pH 3.40 - TA 5.51 g/l - RS 2.8 g/l - TE 33.9 g/l
Alcohol content: 13.5% vol
Colour: intense purplish ruby red
Nose: bouquet with aromas of small red fruits such as blueberries and blackberries, spices and black pepper
Palate: round, soft and at the same time fresh and easy to drink. Well balanced, with a persistent finish
Pairings: red wine suitable for any occasion, perfect with meat dishes and medium-aged cheeses
Serving temperature: 16-18°C
Bottled by Conte Tasca D'Almerita Soc. Agr. to R. L. - Palermo - Italy
- Grapes
- Syrah
- Region
- Sicily
- Appellation
- Sicilia DOC
- Alcohol level
- 13.5%
