Matetic Syrah Black Label 2008, San Antonio Valley
75 cl
The 2008 Syrah has its origins in a exceptional forest in the Rosario Valley, where the soil is flat, deep and colluvial and the climate is especially cool due to the direct influence of the wind that comes from the west during grape maturation time.
The 2008 Syrah has its origins in a exceptional forest in the Rosario Valley, where the soil is flat, deep and colluvial and the climate is especially cool due to the direct influence of the wind that comes from the west during grape maturation time.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green | |
Nose | elegant pepper, violet, olives, moistened earth, leather, meats, spices, chocolate and soft menthol notes |
Palate | In the mouth it has the correct balance between fresh acidity and sweet velvety notes delivered by the soft yet potent tannins. The flavors confirm the perceived complexity in the nose, filling the mouth with balance and finesse, leaving a prolonged finish. This is a wine of great saving potential. |
Colour | Deep dark red color with violet edges |
Fact Sheet | |
Fluid | 75 cl |
Grape Variety | Syrah |
Alcohol % | 14 |
Style | Dry, Full Bodied |
Estate/Producer | Matetic Vineyards |
Country | Chile |
Region/AOC | San Antonio Valley |
Vintage | 2008 |
Making Techniques | The winemaking was done in small buckets and bins, in which the grapes were cold macerated for five days, followed by fermentation with selected yeasts. Finally, the wine was placed in carefully-chosen French oak barrels where malolactic fermentation took place over 15 months. Afterwards, the wine was kept in bottles an additional 12 months before release. |
Closure | Cork |
Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Good for 10 yesr |
Serving Suggestion | |
Serving Suggestion | This Syrah is recommended for major game meats such as deer or boar, as well as lamb and mature cheeses of intense flavors. |
Awards and/or Press Quotes | |
Stephen Tanzer 92 Points | Vivid Purple. Powerful, floral accented aromas of black and blue fruits, olive tapenade, dried flowers and incense.; very syrah. Plush, palate staining blackberry and boysenberry flavours are firmed by tangy acidity and pick up smoke and candied violet qualities on the black half. Packs a punch but shows impressive elegance (this clocks in at 14% alcohol, which is by no means excessive for serious New World Syrah) and finishes with excellent clarity and spicy persistence.' |
Wne Spectator 92 Points | Very juicy with an enticing coe of linzer torte, blackberry preserves and crushed fig, liberally laced with bittersweet cocoa, roasted spice and anise. A briary note add length to the finish.' |
Wine Spectator 91 Points | Very juicy with an enticing coe of linzer torte, blackberry preserves and crushed fig, liberally laced with bittersweet cocoa, roasted spice and anise. A briary note add length to the finish.' |