Sallier de La Tour Syrah Sicilia

Sallier de La Tour Syrah is a highly aromatic wine produced by one of Sicily's most renowned wineries. Regaleali's vineyards are nestled in the Sicilian hills. Initially, you might expect a dry environment, but nothing could be further from the truth. The estate covers 500 hectares, with 320 hectares reserved for vines. A unique irrigation system provides the essential water. This is the only way grapes can be grown here. This success is partly due to the vineyards' altitude. Nights don't cool down by the sea, while high in the mountains it's a completely different story. At an altitude of 450 to 700 meters above sea level, the nights are pleasantly cool. This allows the grapes to develop distinctive fruity aromas.

12 months of wood aging for Sallier de La Tour Syrah Sicilia

Regaleali comprises several estates: Tenuta Capofaro on the island of Salina in the Aeolian Archipelago, Tascante at the foot of Mount Etna, Sallier de La Tour in Monreale, and Fondazione Whitaker on the island of Mozia. Each has its own unique characteristics and distinct qualities, which you can immediately taste in the different wines. After careful harvesting and pressing, the grapes are fermented at a controlled temperature of 28 degrees Celsius in stainless steel tanks for twenty days. After this, thirty percent of the wine is aged in second- and third-year French oak barrels for twelve months.

What does Sallier de La Tour Syrah Sicilia taste like?

This Syrah hues deep red in the glass. On the nose, the Sallier de La Tour Syrah is rich and full of notes of blackcurrant and blackberry, interspersed with a lovely, intense spiciness. The abundant sunshine the grapes have enjoyed creates a very pleasant and soft aroma. On the palate, the Sallier de La Tour Syrah is powerful with lovely hints of spice and ripe, sultry notes of blackberry, blackcurrant, and cherry. The long finish reveals soft, refined tannins with a hint of vanilla.