Wine Tenuta Montecchiesi, Selverello Syrah, 2017
As with any good Syrah, this wine provides a great amount of structure, while offering all the traditional Syrah aromas and flavors. It is a ripe, well-rounded Syrah that remains true to its variety.
Characteristics
Wine Style:
Red- This Syrah offers incredible structure with a range of traditional Syrah aromas, flavors, and mouthfeel.
Tasting Notes:
Aromas of black cherry, blueberries, plum and violets lead the nose on of this ripe red wine. Intense fruit with a hint of ground pepper come together on the round palate alongside supple tannins balanced by a good but not excessive level of alcohol and with acidity.
Gastronomy:
Enjoy with medium aged cheese, roasted meats and grilled fish. Pair with Guinea fowl stuffed with wild herb and cacciucco fish soup for a celebratory dinner.
Vineyards:
The oldest vineyards on the estate were planted at around 4,500 vines per hectare, and the most recent from 5,000 to 9,000-10,500. The objective of this high density is to achieve high concentrations in the grapes and self-balance on the part of the vine. The Montecchiesi vineyards are planted at elevations of 260-350 meters.
Ageing method:
Six months in large oak casks.
Winemaking process:
The clusters are hand-harvested generally in mid-September. After harvesting, the berries macerate for 18 days. The must begins fermenting at 20°C and reaches 28°C at pressing-off. Malolactic immediately follows in stainless steel.
