Muses Estate Syrah 750ml (2021), Red Dry

Tasting Characteristics

Rich & spicy. The aromas of smoked meat, red fruit, coee, cigar box is ripe and show purity.

Variety Composition

100% Syrah

Vineyard

The vineyard is located in Muses Valley, on the mountain of Helicon in Central Greece.The soil is fertile, with mixed composition ranging from sandy loam to clay loam thus oering the possibility of producing wines of exquisite quality and rich aromas. The microclimate of the region is characterized by cold winters and warm summers, while a small river called Permisos contributes to the existence of a mild continental climate. The vineyards are located at an altitude between 450 and 550m and have a slope between 3% & 7 %.

Vinification & Maturation

Grapes are destemmed and left on skins in low temperature for four days (cold soak). Must is fermented for twenty days, and wine continues maceration for another twenty-two days. Malolactic fermentation follows in the tank.

Harmony

Combine it with rich red meat like grilled Lamb and barbecue Pork. *Vegetarian option: brined and grilled eggplant or smoked seitan steaks. Choose vegetables with high umami factors and lower vegetable tannin (e.g. less stalks and leafs).

Best Served

at 16-18° C