Winery Monticello VineyardsSyrah Estate Grown
Red wine
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 Syrah Estate Grown from the Winery Monticello Vineyards
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Syrah Estate Grown of Winery Monticello Vineyards in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Syrah Estate Grown of Winery Monticello Vineyards in the region of California often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Syrah Estate Grown
Pairings that work perfectly with Syrah Estate Grown
Original food and wine pairings with Syrah Estate Grown
The Syrah Estate Grown of Winery Monticello Vineyards matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of stuffed zucchini, berber giblet frying pan or duck confit (canned).
Details and technical informations about Winery Monticello Vineyards's Syrah Estate Grown.
Discover the grape variety: Ciliegiolo
It is believed to be of Spanish origin. Today it is very present in Tuscany and in many other Italian regions where it is often blended with sangiovese to produce the famous Chianti. According to recent genetic analysis, it is the father of the said sangiovese, its mother being an almost unknown variety called calabrese di Montenuovo. - Synonymy: ciliegino, ciregiuolo or cireguoli, aleatico di spagna (for all the synonyms of the grape varieties, click here!). - Description: medium to large bunches, cylindrical-conical, winged, compact, strong medium-sized stalks with very little lignification; medium-sized, round berries, skin of medium thickness, very bluish-black with sometimes purplish reflections, juicy pulp. - Production potential: buds early in the year, only a few days after Chasselas. It is particularly fond of not too poor hillside soils. Vigorous, productive and regular, it should however be pruned in relation to the fact that its base eyes are not very fertile. Sensitive to wind, mildew, powdery mildew, acid rot and grey rot. Resistant to drought. Ripening 2nd period late. - Wine type/flavours: gives a full and supple wine with soft tannins, rich in alcohol, of a more or less dark ruby colour with in some cases purplish tints. Aromas of cinnamon, cherry, blueberry, spicy notes, plum, fresh grapes, liquorice, tobacco, vanilla, ... .
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Syrah Estate Grown from Winery Monticello Vineyards are 2013, 2011, 0, 2016
Informations about the Winery Monticello Vineyards
The Winery Monticello Vineyards is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 33 wines for sale in the of Oak Knoll District to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Oak Knoll District
The wine region of Oak Knoll District is located in the region of Napa Valley of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Trefethen or the Domaine Alpha Omega produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Oak Knoll District are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Oak Knoll District often reveals types of flavors of oak, red fruit or melon and sometimes also flavors of lemon zest, straw or passion fruit.
The wine region of California
California is the largest and most important wine region in the United States. It represents the southern two-thirds (850 miles or 1,370 kilometers) of the country's west coast. (Oregon and Washington make up the rest. ) The state also spans nearly 10 degrees of latitude.
The word of the wine: Juice
The juice of wine grapes (intended for wine making) is colourless. It is the anthocyanins contained in the grape skin that colour the juice during maceration.
