Syrah Salento IGP - Sampietrana

Syrah Salento IGP - SampietranaThe Syrah Salento matured in barrels from the Apulian wine region reveals itself in the glass as a vivid ruby red. The bouquet of this red wine from Apulia entices with notes of blackcurrant, sour cherry, plum, and black cherry. As we continue to explore the aromatic profile, hints of oak, oriental spices, and black tea emerge. The Sampietrana Syrah Salento is presented to the wine enthusiast as wonderfully dry. This red wine never feels coarse or austere, as one might expect from a wine in a higher price range. On the palate, the texture of this well-balanced red wine is delightfully silky and dense. Its prominent fruit acidity makes the Syrah Salento taste wonderfully fresh and lively. The finish of this wine from the Apulian wine region, specifically from Salento IGP, impresses with a pleasant aftertaste. Vinification of the Sampietrana Syrah Salento The foundation for the balanced Syrah Salento from Apulia is made from grapes of the Syrah variety. At optimal ripeness, the grapes for the Syrah Salento are harvested exclusively by hand, without the use of rough or less selective machinery. After harvest, the grapes are immediately brought to the winery. Here, they are sorted and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in large oak barrels at controlled temperatures. This is followed by a maturation of 6 months in oak barrels made from oak wood. Food pairing recommendations for the Sampietrana Syrah Salento Enjoy this Italian red wine ideally chilled between 15 - 18°C as an accompaniment to leek tortillas, spicy lamb curry, or arugula penne.