The Wines: Suisassi
Vintage: 2005
Production: 3000 bottles
Varietal: Syrah
100%
Training Method: Albarello
Soil Type: Rich in clay and fossil sea shells
Winemaking: Fermentation and maceration in 2 and 3 year old French oak barrels; 12-15 months maturation in 50% French and 50% American new oak barrels.
Appellation: TOSCANA ROSSO
Indicazione Geografica Tipica
Percentage Alcohol: 14.00%
FROM ORGANIC AND BIODYNAMIC GRAPES certified:
Color: Saturated reddish purple
Nose: Violets, toasted bread, generous red and black fruit notes (raspberry, black currant). Complex and fragrant spice aromas of black pepper and cloves.
Palate: Immediate impression of rich and notably spicy flavors with black pepper, cedar, mint, and sweet fruit notes. Great structure with soft, ripe tannins. Forceful, concentrated and rather delicious with a rich and persistent finish.