Winery Tormentoso - Syrah - Mourvèdre

Winery TormentosoSyrah - Mourvèdre

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Syrah - Mourvèdre of Winery Tormentoso is a red wine from the region of Paarl of Western Cape.
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 - Mourvèdre from the Winery Tormentoso

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Syrah - Mourvèdre of Winery Tormentoso in the region of Western Cape is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Syrah - Mourvèdre of Winery Tormentoso in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Tormentoso's Syrah - Mourvèdre.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
14°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Mourvèdre

Mourvèdre noir is a grape variety originating from Spain. It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by medium to large bunches, and grapes of medium size. Mourvèdre noir can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Provence & Corsica, Rhône valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Syrah - Mourvèdre - 2016
In the top 100 of of Paarl wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Syrah - Mourvèdre - 2015
In the top 100 of of Paarl wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Syrah - Mourvèdre - 2014
In the top 100 of of Paarl wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Syrah - Mourvèdre - 2013
In the top 100 of of Paarl wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Syrah - Mourvèdre - 2012
In the top 100 of of Paarl wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Syrah - Mourvèdre - 2011
In the top 100 of of Paarl wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Syrah - Mourvèdre - 2010
In the top 100 of of Paarl wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50

The best vintages of Syrah - Mourvèdre from Winery Tormentoso are 2014, 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2016.

Informations about the Winery Tormentoso

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.6.
This winery is part of the MAN Vintners.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Paarl in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Tormentoso is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 12 wines for sale in the of Paarl to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 3000 of of South Africa wines
In the top 200 of of Paarl wines
In the top 65000 of red wines
In the top 100000 wines of the world

The wine region of Paarl

The wine region of Paarl is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vilafonté or the Domaine La Motte Wine Estate produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Paarl are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Paarl often reveals types of flavors of butterscotch, prune or eucalyptus and sometimes also flavors of mocha, cranberry or strawberries.


The wine region of Western Cape

The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.

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The word of the wine: Hygrometry

Humidity level of the cellar necessary for a good ageing of the wines. The recommended hygrometry is around 70% in order to guarantee a good elasticity of the corks while preserving the labels.

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