SYRAH Altavilla della Corte 2017
Vintage
2017
Appellation
IGT Terre Siciliane
Grape variety
Syrah
Alcohol
14%
Bottle size
0.75l
Serve at
16/18 °C
Info
Contains Sulphites - Product of Italy
Tasting notes
COLOR
Intense red color.
NOSE
Many nuances of red fruits and aromatic spices. The bouquet is rich in natural aro mas that remind prunes and blackberries, black cherries and blueberries, cloves, black pepper, liquorice, dark chocolate and humus.
PALATE
The start is soft and captivating, with a gre at balancing between tannins and acidity. Great personality and intense expressive profile. A great drinkability
Intense red color.
NOSE
Many nuances of red fruits and aromatic spices. The bouquet is rich in natural aro mas that remind prunes and blackberries, black cherries and blueberries, cloves, black pepper, liquorice, dark chocolate and humus.
PALATE
The start is soft and captivating, with a gre at balancing between tannins and acidity. Great personality and intense expressive profile. A great drinkability
Pairings
Cured meats and butchery, cheese
Why we like it
Of all the international vine varieties, Syrah is the most diffuse in Sicily. These grapes are cultivated by Firriato on their Borgo Guarini Estate on the western coast of Sicily. This variety has found an ideal habitat on the island for conveying all its distinguishing characteristics. The hillside climate and the temperature difference between day and night contribute towards highlighting Syrah’s features. In Altavilla della Corte these are revealed through elegant enveloping tannins that go together perfectly with hints of ripened fruit and undertones of vanilla. The deep ruby red appearance of Altavilla della Corte Syrah pre-empts the characteristic spicy notes of the vine’s bouquet, and distinguishes its warm, Mediterranean spirit.
