José Pizarro Syrah Cuvée 2016

Product of: Spain

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A blend of 75% Syrah, 20% Tintilla de Rota and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, this single vineyard Syrah Cuvvè is fermented in French Allier oak vats, before being aged for six months in two-year-old French Allier oak barriques with two rackings before bottling.

Available from Pizarro Restaurant or José.

Review and Tasting

Sampled on 20/12/2018

Appearance:

Clear, deep maroon red.

Aroma:

Blackberries, dark chocolate, cinnamon, clove, coffee beans and vanilla.

Taste:

Medium to full-bodied. Fruit driven with rich blackberries, cherries and strawberries balanced by tannins and acidity with coal dust-like dryness.

Aftertaste:

Clove and cinnamon and berry fruit. o/ Berry fruit forward and quaffable but with balancing tannins and acidity.