Collezione Privata Syrah IGT - Isole e Olena

The Syrah Collezione Privata Toscana IGT from Isole e Olena is an impressive wine. This Syrah shines dark red in the glass. It presents concentrated and juicy aromas on the nose. It smells of black fruits, plums, herbs, black tea, leather, sandalwood, pink pepper and fir wood.

On the palate, the Isole e Olena Syrah has a very robust structure, very tasty and very balanced, soft, supple, harmonious, with fine mineral notes on the long, velvety, persistent finish. A wine that gets even better with time.

Vinification of the Syrah Collezione Privata from Isole e Olena

This very characterful red wine made from 100% Syrah from the Collezione Privata series from Isole e Olena is only produced in small quantities and not every year. The grapes are harvested manually. After destemming and gentle pressing, maceration and fermentation take place at a controlled temperature for 10 to 12 days. The wine is then aged for 12 months in French and American barriques, 20% of which are new. After bottling, the Syrah matures for a further 3 years in the bottle before being released for sale. The Syrah from Isole e Olena has a storage potential of over 10 years.

Dining recommendation for the Syrah Collezione Privata from Isole e Olena

This wonderful, concentrated Syrah from Tuscany is an excellent accompaniment to flavorful dishes, duck glazed with chocolate or feathered game prepared according to traditional recipes.

Awards for the Syrah Collezione Privata Toscana IGT from Isole e Olena

• James Suckling: 93 points for 2011, 95 points for 2015
• Robert Parker: 96 points for 2011
• Bibenda: 5 grapes for 2011
• Vitae: 2 vines for 2011
• Veronelli: 92 points for 2011
• Doctor Wine: 94 points for 2011
• Vinous Antonio Galloni; 94 points for 2011

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