Tua Rita Syrah Per Sempre
Wine Description
Hand-crafted by the esteemed winemaker Dr. Stefano Chioccioli, Tua Rita Syrah is a beautiful expression of the noble variety. Yields are kept to a minimum to ensure concentration of flavors. Remarkably layered and complex, this Syrah is pure harmony in the glass and a must for every collector of fine Tuscan wines.
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Vineyard & Production Info
Production area/appellation:
Toscana IGT
Vineyard name
Various estate vineyards in Suvereto
Vineyard size
63 acres
Soil composition
Iron-rich clay
Training method
Double spur-pruned Cordon
Elevation:
330 feet
Vines/acre:
1,200-2,000
Exposure:
Southern
Year vineyard planted:
1998
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
1992
Bottles produced of this wine:
2,500
Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
25-30
Varietal composition:
100% Syrah
Fermentation container:
Casks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
10 days
Fermentation temperature:
64-79 °F
Malolactic fermentation:
Yes
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225 L
Type of oak:
French oak
Length of aging before bottling:
20 months
Age of Aging Container:
New
Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
6.6 g/L
Alcohol:
14.9 %
Dry extract:
40 g/L