The Syrah 4.090 was harvested in april 2008 and bottled at 2010. The fermentation of this wine was done in stainless steel tanks. Two days of cold pre-fermentation maceration at 7º to 8º C; 8 days of alcoholic fermentation with temperatures between 24º and 28º C, lowering towards the end of the process. Then a 10 days of post-fermentation maceration at 20 ºC. The total skin of wine contact time was of 20 days. A 30% of the wine was aged in French oak barrels (one to three years old). The remaining 70% of wine was aged in stainless steel tanks. The malolactic fermentation was spontaneously performed during its ageing. It is an unfiltered wine and may present some natural sediment.
AltaCima 4.090 Syrah
AltaCima 4.090, 750 ml
Variety: Syrah
Viña AltaCima, Lontué Valley
Composition: 100% Syrah
Vintage: 2008
Oenologist: Klaus Schröder
Pairing: This wine is great with all kinds of meat, especially game and lamb. Serve at 18°–20ºC (64°–68°F)
Tasting notes:
Appearance: Deep and attractive red colour with violet shades.
Aromas: Expressive and fruity aromas with hint of blackberries and cherries in harmony with sweet spices and some toasted notes.
Palate: Rich structure; ripe and sweet tannins in suitable balance with its fruity flavours and its meat notes, filling the palate with a burst of flavour and leaving a pleasant ending.
