This wine is an assemblage of four varieties: Syrah, Grenache, Petite Sirah and Malbec were Syrah is the predominant variety. The colour is an intense cherry red. Notes to blackberries, caramel, chocolate, tobacco, something herbal, like bay leaves, and fresh pepper. In the mouth it is very fresh, juicy, of a firm, vibrant tannin. It must be drinked cold. Grus, is a wine that stands out for the purity of its flavours to red fruits, for its acidity and for its freshness, for the spices and above all for the aromas. Grus is made in a winery with all natural wine making methods – crushed by foot in stone pools and aged in cement and large wooden vats.
Viñedos de Alcohuaz Grus
Viñedos de Alcohuaz, Gru, 750 ml
Variety: Syrah
Viñedos de Alcohuaz, Elqui Valley
Composition: 50% Syrah, 36% Grenache, 13% Malbec and 1% Petit Verdot
Oenologist: Emiliy Faulconer – Marcelo Retamal
Pairing: This awesome wine is a perfect companion for grilled or stewed red meats, lamb and strong, flavourful cheeses such as Roquefort and Gorgonzola. It goes well with spicy dishes and robust sauces. Serve at 16-18°C (60-68°F).
Tasting notes:
Colour: Intense deep red colour, with violet and blue reflections.
Aromas: On the nose this wine displays aromas of plums, vanilla, raspberries, dried figs lead the way, together with caramel, chocolate, coffee and floral notes of roses, jasmine and violets. Added complexity from hints of mineral, graphite and “tar”.
Palate: Full bodied and broad in the mouth, it is also fresh, chewy, with soft tannins and a long finish.
