Drink moderately. Not to be sold to people under 18.
Syrah
Vintage 2008.
Luján de Cuyo, 15 km south of the capital city of Mendoza. This vineyard is located on the eastern slope of the mountain range at 780 m asl, and has belonged to Luigi Bosca since 1905.
TASTING NOTES
Intense purple in color. It displays black plum, spices and vanilla aromas. A dry wine with good acidity, it is spicy and fruity on the nose. It is marked by its firm tannins, brought about through its aging in American oak for 3 months.
TECHNICAL SHEET
Climate
Dry climate. Very cold winters, mild springs and cool summers. Large temperature fluctuations between day and night.
Average Temperature in summer: 22 ºC (71.6 ºF)
Average Temperature in winter: 6 ºC (42.8 ºF)
Minimum Temperature in winter: -6º (21.2 ºF)
Annual Rainfall: 197 mm (7.76 in).
Soil
Clayey limestone shallow soil of alluvial origin, high in silt. Pebble and gravel subsoil. Good drainage. These features provide the grapes with fragrance and fineness.
Soil inclination: 1.5% W-E and 1% S-N. Along with the climate, this gradient offers ideal conditions for the cultivation of this variety of grape, since it provides the berries with deep color, better acids and more intense variety extracts.
Oak Ageing
the wine is transferred to twice used barrels, where it stays for 3 to 4 months.
Yield of Vineyard
3 years.
Grape Variety
100% Syrah.
Ageing Potential
3 years.
Filtering
Soft.
Service Temperature
Between 16 ºC and 18 ºC (60.8 ºF - 64.4 ºF).
Basic Analisis
Alcohol 14 %
pH 3.60
Total Acidity 4.68 g/l
Residual Suguar 2.40 g/l
Pairing
Red meats – Big game – Hard cheeses.