Vineyards in Kapsala, Rapsani, alt. 600m limestone and argyle soils
Syrah
Ages in old 500L French oak barrels for 12 months
ACIDITY: medium to high
BODY: medium +
TANNIN: medium
LENGTH: long
EYE: plum, blood, ink, concentrated purplish core
NOSE: violet flowers, sweet spices, bay leaf, stewed plums, damson, bacon fat, toast, leather
MOUTH: juicy, black and blue fruit, olive tapenade, rose candy, violet, fennel, black coffee, garrigue
RUMINATIONS: a powerhouse expression of the staple French variety. shows very simarly to Northern Rhône with a touch of minerality and high acid lifting the palate of what might otherwise be a concentrated or ‘fat’ wine. smokey. juicy. generous. satisfying. florals and spice dance with persistent core of blue/black fruits. open early. use big glasses. don’t be shy.
COMPARABLES: Cornas, Côte-Rôtie
PAIRING: smoked meats, grilled meats, black pudding, liver, stomach, hearts, brains, sweet breads, skewers, kokoretsi, casseroles, suckling pig, steak & cigars