Zarihs by Borsao

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Wine Description

100 % Syrah from the Campo de Borja DO in northeastern Spain. Located between the Sierra de Moncayo mountain range and the Ebro River valley, this historic region has produced wine since the late 12th century. The continental climate is mitigated by the “cierzo” wind that cools the vineyards nightly.

“Inky ruby. Ripe, spice-tinged black and blue fruit and vanilla aromas are complemented bby a smoky quality that builds in the glass. Lush, concentrated blackberry, cherry-vanilla and candied licorice flavors show hints of smoked meat and cracked pepper on the back half. Dusty tannins build steadily on a long, broad finish that leaves a cherry compote note behind.”
— Vinous, Feb 2021

“This red marries the ripe fruit and toasty oak of the international style with a savory, rustic character. A thick, polished texture, supported by well-integrated tannins and balsamic acidity, carries dark plum, black pepper, soy sauce and loamy earth flavors that are seamless and long.”
— Wine Spectator, Oct 2020

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Soil composition

Clay, Gravel, Pebbly, and Stony

Elevation:

1,200-2,400 feet

Exposure:

Northern / Southern

Harvest time:

Late October/Early November

First vintage of this wine:

2013

Prefermentation Technique:

Cold maceration

Varietal composition:

100% Syrah

Fermentation container:

Stainless steel tanks

Length of alcoholic fermentation:

10-12 days

Fermentation temperature:

71-82 °F

Malolactic fermentation:

Yes

Type of aging container:

Barrels

Size of aging container:

225 L

Type of oak:

American

Age of Aging Container:

New

Total SO2

115

Acidity:

5.3 g/L

Alcohol:

14.98 %

Dry extract:

32 g/L

Total SO2

115

Residual sugar:

2.2 g/L

The maceration is between 1- 2 days and the total fermentation takes 10-12 days in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature of 22 ° to 28 °. At that time 40% of the wine is aged in new American oak barrels for 12 months, and other in stainless steel tank.

Syrah was planted 16 years ago in the foothills of the Moncayo to take advantage of the soil, sun and the uniqueness of the Cierzo, which freshens the grapes from bloom to peak maturity. The vines are 600-700 meters above sea level, in limestone soil, giving the Syrah a pleasant acidity.

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