Syrah Sicilia DOC - Sallier de La Tour

The Syrah Sicilia DOC from the Sallier de La Tour winery is a typical varietal wine that is ruby red in the glass with violet reflections, revealing an intense bouquet with aromas of small black berries and spices on the nose. This Sicilian Syrah is soft on the palate, with round tannins and well-integrated acidity. Soft, fruity finish.

Vinification of the Syrah Sicilia DOC from the Sallier de la Tour winery

This wine is made from 100% Syrah grapes, a grape variety whose exact origins are still unknown, which is widespread throughout the world, has developed into a true terroir wine in Sicily and has been named one of the grape varieties of the DOC Sicilia. It is of great interest to the winery as it has developed considerable potential in Sicily and has thus become the expression of a Sicilian terroir variant of this grape variety.

For this Syrah, the grapes are grown in the vineyards of Monreale, traditionally pressed in red, at controlled temperature and on the skins, malolactic fermentation is completed. Subsequently, 30% of the wine is aged for 12 months in small French oak barrels from Alliers and Troncais in second and third use, the other 70% matures in stainless steel tanks. After bottling, the wine rests in the bottle for a few weeks to harmonize.

The Sallier de La Tour winery is one of five wineries belonging to the long-established Conti Tasca d'Almerita family, in the heart of the island of Sicily, committed to viticulture and the cultivation of culture, traditions and hospitality for two hundred years. The exemplary winery of the Sallier de La Tour family is characterized above all by a terroir in Monreale that is particularly suitable for winegrowing.

Dining recommendations for the Syrah Sicilia DOC from Sallier de la Tour

Enjoy this fine Syrah from Sicily with pasta dishes, grilled and braised meat and spicy cheeses.

Awards for the Syrah from Sallier de la Tour

• Gambero Rosso: 2 glasses for 2013, 2012, 2011

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