Merkki: Tenuta Rapitalà

Alkoholiprosentti : 13,5% vol.

Nadir
Syrah
Sicilia IGT

Within the Tenuta Rapitalà, at about 450 metres above sea level, there is some land where dark clay alternates with tufaceous sand. It is here that is nurtured the unmistakeable character of the syrah from the grapes of which is born Nadir, the opposite of Zenith. A wine which takes its name from the Arab Nazir meaning deep, rare, precious.

The grapes: Syrah.

The vineyard: grapes coming from the property's vineyards located at 450 metres above sea level cultivated by the most up-to-date means of quality viticulture (5500 vines/hectare) ideal for the clay soil of the zone. The training method is the Guyot, with yields of about 90 quintals/hectare.

The vinification: the grapes are picked in just the right state of ripeness (mid-September). This is followed by a cold pre-maceration for three days, before the traditional one at a controlled temperature of 25°C. This is to encourage a better extraction of the aromas and the right extraction of tannins which should be soft and enrobing.

The maturation: 20% of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation in once used, medium-toasted Allier barriques and, after about 4 months ageing, is blended with the remaining lot to mature in steel at a controlled temperature for 12 months. In this way we produce a fragrant, fresh, fruity wine maintaining unaltered the varietal characteristics of structure and power expressed by the syrah in the hot Sicilian climate.

The wine: intense ruby-red colour with damask-violet tints. Generous bouquet with touches of ripe fruit and the typical spices of this grape variety, with attractive hints of vanilla. The flavour is full and delicate, with soft and elegant tannins. A balanced marriage between the depth of this product and the uniqueness of this exceptional terroir.

Analytical details: 13,5% alcohol; 5.21 g/l total acidity; 3.74 pH; 4.90 g/l residual sugar; 31.3 g/l dry extract.

Food matches: red meats, game and roasts.