Alcohuaz GRUS (Syrah Blend) 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Alcohuaz
Label Name:
 
GRUS (Syrah Blend)
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Elqui Valley (Andes)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Syrah (51%), Grenache/Garnacha (10%), Petit Verdot (16%), Petite Sirah (15%), Malbec (5%), Carignan/Cariñena (3%).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker / The Wine Advocate: 94 points (2018). Bottled November 2019

Tasting Note
Fresh, herbaceous and spicy black and red fruits, floral lift, juicy palate, velvety round tannins, balanced acidity and long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Roasted lamb, grilled beef, stews, cured meats, hard sheep cheeses, lentil ragù (Western); Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu, braised beef, spicy Sichuan dishes, yakitori (Asian).

Production Method
High‑altitude fruit; fermented with indigenous yeasts, ~20–30% whole clusters, foot‑trod in stone lagares; matured in concrete eggs, oak foudres and vats for ~12–17 months.

Vineyard Info
Viñedos de Alcohuaz: family project led by the Flaño family with winemaker Marcelo Retamal. Vineyards planted 1,650–2,206 m in Elqui Valley on granitic soils, low rainfall and high diurnal range.