VC Vicentino Syrah 2019

Vicentino is a family-owned winery located in Alentejo, Portugal, and is run by Antonio Ventura and his daughter Filipa. Antonio is a well-respected winemaker with over 30 years of experience in the industry. He began his career in the 1980s at Herdade do Mouchão, one of Alentejo's most historic and iconic wineries, before establishing his own venture, Vicentino.

Antonio's philosophy is grounded in a deep respect for the land and the environment. The winery practices sustainable viticulture and has adopted a range of techniques to preserve the biodiversity of the region. This includes minimizing the use of chemicals and implementing cover crops to maintain soil health and improve water retention.

Grape Varietals & Region: 100% Syrah from Alentejo, Portugal

Planted in the clay-schist and sand soils, with low production potential, the Vicentino’s grapes bear their best attributes. The low productivity imposed by the soil enhances the quality of the grapes, promoting an optimum mix of organic acids, sugars and phenolic compounds. The achievement of this balance between quality and quantity, together with the mild climate allows to aim for excellency.

Taste Profile: The wine that most mirrors the perfect symbiosis between the ocean, the soil and the vineyards is the Vicentino Syrah. In the Vicentino vineyards the proximity to the ocean reveals a singular side in the Syrah variety. Introductory cassis notes and gratifying combined with some vegetable notes, extend into a long saline ending.

Winemaking Process: Fermented in stainless steel vats, where the maceration is made with a treading robot for 8 days at a temperature of 26ºC. Aging in used French oak barrels for 10 months.