SHIRAZ IGT 2021 CASALE del GIGLIO

100% Syrah.
Only the ripest and healthiest grapes are selected for vinification.
Two days of cold maceration at around 10°C favor the extraction of the
grape’s typical aromas and rich color. Vinification continues with the
punching down of the floating cap three or four times a day to ensure
that the color and noble tannins in the skins are released into the new
wine. The fermenting must is racked and returned (the process of délestage)
several times during the initial stages of the 10–12-day fermentation
process which takes place at 26- 28°C. As the new wine is carefully
drawn off into stainless steel vats for malolactic fermentation, the color,
tannins and aromas still present in the fermented skins are extracted in
the soft press to which they are gently persuaded to slide by force of
natural gravity alone. 8-12 months of barrique aging and a further 6 in the bottle complete the process.
TASTING NOTE
A deep ruby-red wine with violet nuances. The promise of blackcurrant,
blueberry and wild cherry, black pepper, cinnamon and cardamom on
the nose is amply fulfilled on the palate.
Warm and luscious but supported by fine tannins, all the fruit and spice
return in the lengthy finish.