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 alsatian bäckeoffe, chaouia lamb or old-fashioned venison stew.
Details and technical informations about Caves Orsat's Primus Classicus Syrah.
Discover the grape variety: Carcajolo
Carcajolo blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Corsica). It produces a variety of grape specially used for the elaboration of wine. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches, and grapes of medium to large size. The white Carcajolo can be found cultivated in these vineyards: South West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley.
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: Licking
Operation consisting in sanitizing a barrel by introducing a wick of ignited sulphur which produces a release of sulphurous gas.
