Alcohuaz RHU (Syrah Blend) 2019

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Alcohuaz
Label Name:
 
RHU (Syrah Blend)
Vintage:
 
2019
Country:
 
Chile
Region:
 
Elqui Valley (high‑altitude Andes vineyards).
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
46% Petite Sirah, 36% Syrah, 18% Carignan (2019).
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Tim Atkin – 95 pts (Best of Chile listing for RHU 2019). Vinous ~94 and Wine Advocate ~93 for 2019 (sources vary by critic)

Tasting Note
Dense black-fruit core (blackberry, plum), black pepper, olive and leather notes, mineral and savory herbs, firm ripe tannins and saline mountain freshness with a long, focused finish.

Food Pairing
Western: grilled lamb, roasted beef, braised short ribs, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi/galbi), teriyaki or char siu beef, Sichuan‑style beef, grilled yakitori.

Production Method
Native-yeast fermentations in stone lagares with significant whole-cluster (50–70%) inclusion; aged ~32 months in 2,500 L wooden foudres (Syrah/Petite Sirah) and Carignan in a concrete egg.

Vineyard Info
Viñedos de Alcohuaz: a high‑altitude (1,650–2,206 m) mountain project in Chile’s Elqui Valley focusing on granitic soils, sustainable farming and altitude‑driven wines; RHU is their flagship.