Clunia Syrah
The wine from a land with centuries of experience
Specifications
- Grape Variety: Syrah
- Vintage: 2016
- DO: VdlT Castilla y León
- Alcohol: 14.5% vol
- Barrel Aged: 12 months in French oak barrels
Description
Great civilizations made of this hard, high, rocky and unfriendly land their home many centuries ago. They knew of the virtues of extremes.
The special characteristics of the terroir make Clunia Syrah manifest a unique tipicity, combining intensity and subtlety.
Nose:
Red Fruit – red cherry, strawberry
Black Fruit – blackberry, blueberry
Sweet Spice – vanilla, cinnamon
Pungent Spice – black pepper, liquorice
Maturity – forest and tobacco
Palate: Dry, high acidity, medium tannin, medium body, flavour – grass, asparagus, tomato, sweet tannins – , long finish
Meat cooked with a sweet marinade or baste – e.g. barbecued ribs sweetness, meat or ‘meaty’ fish like tuna cooked with a spicy rub or crust, strongly flavoured vegetarian dishes based on dark Portabella mushrooms.
| Wine Type | Temperature °F | Temperature °C |
|---|---|---|
| Champagne, Sparkling, and Dessert Wine | 40° F | 5° C |
| Albariño, Godello | 45-48°F | 7-9° C |
| Verdejo, White Grenache | 48-52°F | 9-11° C |
| Mencia | 60-64° | 16-18° C |
| Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot | 64-66° F | 18-19° C |
