Errazuriz Las Pizarras Syrah

Errazuriz’s philosophy is best expressed by Don Maximiano who said, “From the best land, the best wine.” Vina Errazuriz believe in the concept of ‘terroir’ and strive to produce the finest wines by controlling every stage of the winemaking process, from grape growing in the Aconcagua and Casablanca valleys, to winemaking with the most natural techniques. An emphasis is placed on the delicate handling of the wines, with the aim of producing wines with elegance and complexity.

Syrah,

The grapes used to produce this wine come entirely from our Aconcagua Costa estate, from specific plots with slate type rock. The temperature differences in this cool climate location and the uniqueness of its soils and elevations enable each small plot to ripen at its own pace. Because of its proximity to the cold Pacific Ocean and its well-drained soils with abundant laminar rock, this vineyard delivers Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Syrah with exceptional complexity, depth, minerality and natural acidity.

The grapes were hand-picked from March 19th to April 1st and carefully selected. 7% was fermented whole cluster to enhance complexity on the nose and structure on the palate. The wine spent 7 to 12 days in contact with its skins, depending on the level of extraction desired. Las Pizarras Syrah was aged for 12 months, 60% in French oak barrels (5% new and 20% second use) and 40% in Stockinger foudres.

Deep and intense purple-red in colour with ruby highlights. Las Pizarras Syrah displays aromas reminiscent of incense, blueberries, some black pepper and nutmeg, plus a soft touch of black olives. In the mouth, black cherries and blueberries are perceived, accompanied by spicy notes and some caramel and liquorice. Its intense and penetrating palate offers a stony edge that is underlined by a vein of juicy acidity.

Great with slow-roasted barbecue pork with black pepper and cumin.