Syrah

The vines stand in the estate’s own A8 vineyard at an altitude of 100 metres, on south-facing slopes with up to 30 percent inclination. The karstic soil consists mainly of limestone with little topsoil; according to the producer, yields are around 18 to 28 hl/ha. After manual harvesting and selection, the wine ferments under controlled conditions in tank and also undergoes malolactic fermentation there. It then matures for twelve months in used French and American oak barriques, followed by at least six months in bottle. It shows restrained aromas of blackberry, bilberry, dark chocolate, damp earth and spices. On the palate it is full and powerful, with fine-grained, firm tannins and fresh acidity. Source: rizman.com.hr.