Alcohuaz GRUS (Syrah Blend) 2021
| Category: | Red Wines |
| Sub-Category: | Red Wines |
| Producer: | Alcohuaz |
| Label Name: | GRUS (Syrah Blend) |
| Vintage: | 2021 |
| Country: | Chile |
| Region: | Elqui Valley (Alta/High Elqui) |
| Volume: | 750ml |
| ABV: | 13.5% |
| Grape(s): | Syrah 59%; Petite Sirah 6%; Petit Verdot 8%; Touriga Nacional 13%; Carignan 12%; Malbec 2%. |
| Acidity: | 4 |
| Tannins: | 3 |
| Sweetness: | 1 |
| Body: | 3 |
| Length: | 3 |
| Aroma Intensity: | 4 |
| Best Temperature: | 16-18°C |
Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker Wine Advocate: 94 pts (2021). Vinous: 93 pts (2021)
Tasting Note
High-altitude Syrah-driven red: blackberry, black pepper, floral lift, mineral/graphite notes, bright acidity and fine, rounded tannins.
Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roast beef, steak, charcuterie, aged Manchego or cheddar. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Chinese char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, teriyaki dishes, yakitori (grilled skewers).
Production Method
Hand-harvested; foot-trodden in stone lagares; indigenous (wild) yeast fermentation; aged in concrete eggs and neutral oak/foudre for ~9–12 months.
Vineyard Info
Viñedos de Alcohuaz, founded by Álvaro & Patricio Flaño (2005); 18 ha of high-altitude vineyards (1,650–2,206m). Focus on minimal intervention and mountain terroir; typical ABV ~13.5%.
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