Duemani, Suisassi

Duemani, SuisassiShows opulent aromas of raspberry and blackberry, with a hint of earth. Full bodied, soft and velvety, with a vanilla, chocolate and berry aftertaste. Delicious already. This is a new Syrah from the estate of Lucca dAttoma and Elena Celli. Not imported into the U. S. Best after 2009. 170 cases made. JS

A zesty cracked pepper quality adds urgency to the deep

but that is far from the case here

allowing the cassis and morello cherry to take centre stage

rich and full-bodied flavors that possess good dry extract levels and a mouth coating finish that possesses excellent phenolic maturity

(from 70+ year old vines)

The texture is very fine and the acidity seems like if it had a timer and shoots a second later than you expect it

(from vines that average around 60+ years of age

The 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon Red Rock Terrace comes from seven acres of the 20-acre vineyard (whereas the Gravelly Meadow emerges from five acres)

lavender and a hint of earth

with results that appear silky and almost glossy

Of course there are tannins here

and both sites have vines that range from 40 to 50 years in age