Sicily ~ Syrah
The origin of Syrah is still shrouded in mystery today. There are those who trace its history back to the city of Shiraz, in present-day Iran, while those who argue that it was exported by the Romans from Egypt to the city of Syracuse (Syracousai).
It has a deep, dark red color and is almost impenetrable to light; the aromas are quite intense and are greatly affected by climatic and cultural conditions; in the freshest areas, it has olfactory notes of violet, raspberry, currant, cherry and wild mint, while among those produced in warmer areas stand out blackberry jam, plum, blueberry and licorice.
Products
Dense, sensual and voluminous on the palate. The alcohol content is quite high (13-15%) and the tannins have a well-defined fine grain. The finish is persistent, with long balsamic echoes.
