Cave de Valere - Basilica XIIe Syrah

Cave de ValereBasilica XIIe Syrah

3.5
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Basilica XIIe Syrah of Cave de Valere is a red wine from the region of Sion of Valais.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or game (deer, venison).

Taste structure of the Basilica XIIe Syrah from the Cave de Valere

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Basilica XIIe Syrah of Cave de Valere in the region of Valais is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Details and technical informations about Cave de Valere's Basilica XIIe Syrah.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Airen

This is a very old variety that is still very present in Spain, and can also be found in Portugal, but is practically unknown in France. It is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A.

Last vintages of this wine

Basilica XIIe Syrah - 2018
In the top 100 of of Sion wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50

The best vintages of Basilica XIIe Syrah from Cave de Valere are 2018

Informations about the Cave de Valere

The winery offers 13 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.5.
This winery is part of the Cave de Valère.
It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Sion in the region of Valais

The Cave de Valere is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Sion to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Valais
In the top 15000 of of Switzerland wines
In the top 5000 of of Sion wines
In the top 400000 of red wines
In the top 700000 wines of the world

The wine region of Sion

The wine region of Sion is located in the region of Valais of Switzerland. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Les Fils de Charles Favre or the Domaine Les Fils de Charles Favre produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Sion are Pinot noir, Chasselas and Gamay noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Sion often reveals types of flavors of game, red currant or tree fruit and sometimes also flavors of cassis, cranberry or dried fruit.


The wine region of Valais

The Valais is the largest wine region and appellation in Switzerland, responsible for around one third of the country's total wine production. The main Vineyard area covers the southeast-facing slopes of the dramatic Rhône river valley as the glacial waters run southwest between Leuk (Loeche in French) and Fully. The river changes direction at Martigny and then runs northwest to exit the valley and empty into Lac Léman (Lake Geneva). Vineyard area here comes to around 4,800 hectares (11,800 acres) and is generally located on (often steep) slopes and terraces between the flat, fertile, Heavy soils at the bottom of the valley - often given over to fruit production, industry and urban development - and the bare rock of the mountainside that towers above.

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The word of the wine: Light (taste of)

Taste close to oxidation, characteristic of champagnes altered by prolonged exposure to light.

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