Pieve de Monaci Syrah

Pieve Monaci Syrah

Geographic zone of production Campagnatico - Grosseto

Yield per hectare 7,500 Kilogrammes of grapes equal to 52 hectolitres of wine

Grape variety Syrah

Training system Spurred cordon

Density 5O plants per hectare

Soil type Hills with medium elevation, well-drained soil because of bedrock erosion

Orientation South 1 South-West Winema king

Notes Grapes are hand picked, fermentation at controlled temperature, maceration in stainless steel tanks. Wineis aged in Siavonian Oak barrels for at least 8 months, followed by further three months (minimum) for fining.

Colour Intense red with malberry hues.

Bouquet Wide and persistent, it is reminiscent of red berries but also leaves pleasant hints of vanilla andliquorice. The concurrent herbaceous notes are typical of the vine variety.

Taste Velvety and smooth, harmonious and tasty, showing the vanilla-flavoured sweetness coming from oak and some definite suggestions of jam and spices.

Accompaniment  Ideal for game and ripe cheese.

Serving Temperature  Best served at 16-18 C.

Alcohol content 14% vol.