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100% Syrah, a portion of which are partially de-stemmed, while some are left whole and still others are lightly foot...
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A lovely nose of fresh red cherry, rose petal and grated nutmeg. Medium-to full-bodied with zesty acidity and silky...
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Mt Etna, Europe’s highest active volcano, is situated on the eastern side of Sicily and is home to some of...
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Sciaranuova, one of the four contrade (districts) in which we live and work, is located at an average elevation of...
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Sweet berry and orange peel with peach undertones as well as lemon blossom. Medium body, with crunchy fruit and a...
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Ruchè has a particular organoleptic profile, characterized by a ruby ??red color with violet reflections. Raised in...
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#8 TOP 100 WINES OF ITALY, 2022. Seductive aromas of violets, blackberries, blueberries, flowers and sandalwood....
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The aromas of red fruits with nutmeg and cinnamon come through clearly as well as notes of light cedar. It’s...
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100% Teroldego. Teroldego is a close relative of Lagrein, both being native Südtirol varieties. Nusserhof only has...
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I thought the 2011 was the best ever from this stylish wine producer in Sardinia. But the 2012 is clearly better...
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Very beautiful aromas of violets, purple fruit, fresh lavender and thyme follow through to a medium body with...
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Luca D'Attoma and Elena Celli's new biodynamic Syrah exhibits opulent layers of soft chocolate, spice, red berry,...
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This is a new wine from Le Pupille and made in amphorae and large barrels. The aromas are a dead ringer for...
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Black fruit, soy sauce, spices and dried herbs on the nose. It’s full-bodied with firm tannins. Structured and...
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The 2016 Syrah is a fascinating contrast to the 2015. The cooler vintage (vis-à-vis) 2015 yielded a perfumed, silky...
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The Isole e Olena 2018 Syrah Collezione Privata (co-fermented with 2% Viognier) is especially Tuscan in character in...
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Here's a hot vintage Syrah from the heart of Tuscany. The Isole e Olena 2017 Syrah Collezione Privata opens to dark...
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Intense and concentrated, with classic pepper and spice aromas, big and rich on the palate with excellent length.
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A racy, flamboyant wine, the 2011 Syrah Bramasole hits the palate with superb depth and intensity, while retaining...
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Carignan Mencia Syrah Italy

Carignan is an ancient blue-skinned grape varietal, thought to be indigenous to the Aragon region of Spain. However, today it is most commonly associated with the fine wines of southern France, and has been grown in many countries around the world which have the warm and dry conditions it requires to thrive. Carignan is recognized as being quite a sensitive vine, highly susceptible to all kinds of rot and mildew, although producing excellent results when given the right conditions and handled correctly. Its high tannin levels and acidity make the Carignan grapes very astringent, and as such, they are often used as a blending grape to give body to other, lesser bodied varietals. Despite this, with careful treatment, Carignan can produce superb single varietal wines packed full of character and unique attributes.

Known as Syrah in most countries around the world, and Shiraz in Australia and certain other regions of the New World, this grape varietal has proven over the centuries to be one of the most powerful and flavorful red wine grapes there is. It is now one of the planet's most widely grown grapes, and is a favorite with wineries as a result of its robustness and versatility. It isn't easy to identify many characteristics of this particular varietal, due to the fact that it is highly versatile and shows significant differences in flavor and character depending on the terroir it is grown in, and the climatic conditions of the region. However, Syrah is most widely associated with full bodied, strong and loud red wines, packed full of fruity and spicy flavors, held in a beautifully deep red liquid.

There are few countries in the world with a viticultural history as long or as illustrious as that claimed by Italy. Grapes were first being grown and cultivated on Italian soil several thousand years ago by the Greeks and the Pheonicians, who named Italy 'Oenotria' – the land of wines – so impressed were they with the climate and the suitability of the soil for wine production. Of course, it was the rise of the Roman Empire which had the most lasting influence on wine production in Italy, and their influence can still be felt today, as much of the riches of the empire came about through their enthusiasm for producing wines and exporting it to neighbouring countries. Since those times, a vast amount of Italian land has remained primarily for vine cultivation, and thousands of wineries can be found throughout the entire length and breadth of this beautiful country, drenched in Mediterranean sunshine and benefiting from the excellent fertile soils found there. Italy remains very much a 'land of wines', and one could not imagine this country, its landscape and culture, without it.