Tenuta Rapitala Nadir Syrah

Tenuta Rapitala Nadir SyrahThe grapes are harvested mid September. A cold, pre maceration lasts for three days and is followed by temperature controlled fermentation at 77F. The result is a better extraction of aromas and tannins, which are smooth and enveloping. About 20% of the wine undergoes malolactic fermentation for four months in second passage, medium toast French Allier barriques. The wine is then blended with the remaining lots and is aged in barriques for 12 months.

Palate: distinct

Enjoy it as you would any Manhattan: on the rocks

smoked tea

which merge with hints of oak and baking spice on the lingering finish

Forged Oak is a statuesque whiskey with aromas of cedar

and with none of the heavy influence of oak or overzealous cellaring

Palate: Just like previous WIPs the tangy orange and citrus marmalade notes remains

toffee and sweet peppers

Freshness is so essential to Paolo that he keeps his discontinuous “Bain Marie” copper stills running around the clock during the harvest season

allowing the grapes a good and long maturation

Roast goose

A fabulous value from Patrick Mata