Caves OrsatPrimus Classicus Syrah
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 Primus Classicus Syrah from the Caves Orsat
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Primus Classicus Syrah of Caves Orsat in the region of Valais is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Primus Classicus Syrah
Pairings that work perfectly with Primus Classicus Syrah
Original food and wine pairings with Primus Classicus Syrah
The Primus Classicus Syrah of Caves Orsat matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of seven o'clock leg of lamb, tajine of mutton or roast duck with cider sauce.
Details and technical informations about Caves Orsat's Primus Classicus Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Othello
Interspecific cross between the Clinton and the frankenthal or black-hamburg obtained in 1859 by Charles Arnold of Paris in Canada (Brant County in Ontario). In France, it is one of the six hybrids prohibited since 1935 (included in the European regulations): the Clinton, the Herbemont, the Isabelle, the Jacquez, the Noah and the Othello. It has been used as a sire in several crosses, notably by Couderc and Seibel. Today, the Othello has practically disappeared.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Primus Classicus Syrah from Caves Orsat are 2017, 2015, 0, 2016 and 2014.
Informations about the Caves Orsat
The Caves Orsat is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 71 wines for sale in the of Valais to come and discover on site or to buy online.
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.
The word of the wine: Barbarossa
A black wine and table grape variety grown in Corsica, which is used in the ajaccio appellation.
