Matetic Vineyards EQ Syrah 2010, San Antonio Valley
This Syrah has its origin in Biodynamically and Organically managed vineyards, specifically in two sectors located in the Rosario area, both of which are almost flat with slight northerly exposure. The soil of these sectors has a granite origin, deep, colluvial type developed by the accumulation of materials. The surface texture is loamy up to 40cm approximately, lower down it has a clay type loam with good drainage with a constant and abundant presence of roots.
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This Syrah has its origin in Biodynamically and Organically managed vineyards, specifically in two sectors located in the Rosario area, both of which are almost flat with slight northerly exposure. The soil of these sectors has a granite origin, deep, colluvial type developed by the accumulation of materials. The surface texture is loamy up to 40cm approximately, lower down it has a clay type loam with good drainage with a constant and abundant presence of roots.
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
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| Nose | Aromas of black pepper, ripe black cherries, autumnal fruits and violets. Full bodied, yet well balanced |
| Palate | The palate is richly flavoured with cassis, chocolate, vanilla and toasty oak along with some very pleasant leathery tannins. |
| Colour | Very deep red coloration and violet tints |
Fact Sheet
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| Fluid | 75 cl |
| Grape Variety | Syrah. The grapes correspond to the 174 and 300 clones. |
| Alcohol % | 14.5% ABV |
| Style | Dry, Full Bodied |
| Estate/Producer | Matetic Vineyards |
| Country | Chile |
| Region/AOC | San Antonio Valley |
| Vintage | 2010 |
| Making Techniques | Vinification in open tanks with capacity for one, two and four tons, to be able to keep the sectors and clones being vinified separatelly. The grape was cold macerated for 7 days before fermenting to achieve a slow extraction of the color, flavors and aromas from the skin, then during the fermentation, the remontage and pressing techniques combine to favour this extraction. Wine then placed French oak barrels, where malolactic fermentation takes place for 12 months before being bottled. |
| Closure | Cork |
| Cellaring/Ageing Potential | Good for drinking now, will age very well up to 2020 |
Food Matching
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| Food Matching | Pair this Syrah with red meats, lamb, and aged cheeses |
Awards and/or Press Quotes
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| International Wine Challenge | Trophy Winner |
| Robert Parker 91 Points | The 2010 EQ Syrah comes from the Rosario locality in San Antonio with 40cm of loam soil. It has a rounded, more extroverted fruit driven nose than the Coralillo with blackberry, cassis and crushed stone. The palate is medium bodied with firm, grainy tannins that are quite stern but complement the pure, tarry black fruit that is well defined on the finish. This is a classy chilean Syrah that should age well over the next decade.' |
| Wine Spectator | 91Points |
| Wne Spectator 91Points | |