Corralillo Syrah
Tasting Notes
The intense varietal aromas of red fruits, violets, and black pepper are in balance with notes of chocolate and spices from the oak. The palate has big body and intensity, and is balanced and complex, with long tannins and a long, very juicy finish.
Vineyards
The grapes used for this wine come from hillside vineyard blocks planted in granitic soils that result in low fertility and excellent drainage. The vineyard blocks are also managed according to biodynamic agriculture principles. Most of the grapes are clone 174, which tends to produce aromatic wines that are well balanced and long on the palate. The rest are clone 470 and 300, which yield very concentrated wines with long and silky tannins and red-fruit expression.
Winemaking
The winemaking process took place in open tanks of 6-8 tons. Different techniques of destemming and crushing were used, plus a portion of whole clusters to increase the complexity and body. The grapes had a 10-day pre-fermentation maceration at 6ºC and then fermented at different temperatures with native yeasts. Different punch-down and pump-over techniques were used, depending on the stage and condition of the wine during fermentation. The new wine was racked to carefully selected French oak barrels and aged for 16 months.
Technical Information
- Vintage:
- 2022
- Alcohol:
- 14%
- Region:
- San Antonio Valley
- Varietals:
- 100% Syrah
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