Yulus - Syrah Rosso Toscana

Indicazione Geografica Tipica

Selected Syrah grape, slightly surmatured,make this wine embracing and refined, expressing the best characteristics of this vine

63.00 €

incl. VAT

Wine Production Area

Hills located on the area of San Gimignano – Altitude 300 mts on the sea level

Wine Grapes

Syrah 100%

Typology of the soil

Pliocene origin, clay loam, presence of skeletons. Grapes come from a single vineyards that is 25 years old

Growth and cultivation system

Cordon spur with 6 buds – density of 5.000 vines per hectare, yield not exceeding 50 quintals per hectare. Green pruning

Harvest

Manual, in small crates of 15/20 Kg capacity, in order to preserve the integrity of the cluster until the transfer to the cellar

Vinification

Before alcoholic fermentation, the grapes are cold macerated for 48 hours at about 6 ° C in order to extract the characteristic aromas of Syrah. The subsequent alcoholic fermentation takes place at a controlled temperature between 25/28 ° C in stainless steel tanks. Maceration for 15 days by cap punching down.

Ageing and refining

The wine is transferred to 225-liter oak barrels for a period of 24 months. Refinement in the bottle lasts for 12 months in a thermo-controlled cellar at 16 ° C

Color

Intense ruby red

Perfume

Floral and fruity aromas of plum and currant. On the final, characteristic smoky pepper aroma and vanilla notes due to the permanence in wood

Flavour

Great structure and verticality characterized by a complex and elegant tannic texture, the fruity and floral notes are clearly perceived that persist together with the fatness of the wine creating a great bouquet

Tasting temperature

18° C

Pairing

Grilled red meat or stewed, excellent with lamb, wild boar, game in general. Its softness makes it suitable for aged cheeses

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