The Alta Alella Parvus Syrah Crianza 2009 is a single varietal Syrah grapes.
It is an exceptional vintage for this wine. It is made from the finest grapes from the estate, and we decided to include all the wine that, in principle, was intended to Orbus, and ultimately will not market to this vintage.
This vintage is very similar to that of 2006. The hot, dry summer resulted in advanced crop maturity and sudden alcohol. Autumn rains caused a maturation of slow and uneven ink. Vintage high alcohol content and mild aromatic richness.
Winemaking Red wine produced principally from Syrah, grown on southeast facing terraces and slopes upon the characteristic "sauló" soil of D.O. Alella. The wine undergoes cold maceration for 5 days before beginning a fermentation period of 20 days at a controlled temperature of 25ºC. Malolactic fermentation occurs in the beginning stages of its 10 month ageing period in French Allier oak barrels. Light clarification and stabilization are performed before bottling.
What the critics say...
Peñin Guide: 89 points(01/01/2012)
Cherry red colour, garnet rim. On nose, red fruit, expressive, fine cocoa, sweet spices. On palate, good acidity, fresh, fruity, fleshy.
Pairing: Aged Cheese, Game Animals, Grilled Red Meats, Legume, Roasts, Stews.
The estate is just 2 km from the Mediterranean, with the vineyards planted on slopes and terraces between 150 and 300 meters altitude. There are currently 6 hectares of vineyards in production at Can Genis, with a further 6.5 hectares being planted. The red varieties planted are Pinot... Noir, Syrah, Mataró and Cabernet Sauvignon, whilst the whites are Pansa Blanca, Chardonnay, Viogner and Sauvignon Blanc. The cellar is specifically designed for micro-vinifications.
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