Tasting Notes: A full-bodied, rich and aromatic red with no added sulphur. Ripe blackcurrant and roasted tomato on the nose lead to wild blackberry, blueberry, nutmeg and a savoury, slightly peppery palate. A small addition of white Roussanne adds elegance and balance.
Region: Casablanca Valley, Chile
Varieties: 93% Syrah, 7% Roussanne
ABV: 13%
Closure: Cork
Vegan. Organic. No Added Sulphur.
Pairing: Try with charred dishes from the BBQ or dishes with smoky flavours.
More Info: In this area of the Casablanca Valley, the cooling effect of the Humboldt current offshore helps the important slow and even ripening of these grapes, which are handpicked into small bins, and immediately chilled when they reach the winery. A careful vinification excluding oxygen follows, with ageing in stainless steel tanks.
For successful organic farming, Chile has many great natural advantages. Flanked by the Andes to the east and the Pacific to the west, this long, narrow, remote land enjoys a geography and climate uniquely well suited to organic farming. Founded in 1986 by the local Guilisasti family, Emiliana Vineyards is a privately owned initiative dedicated to producing wines crafted from organic grapes. The progressive conversion of Emiliana’s estate vineyards to organic viticulture began in the mid-1990s. Today, Emiliana’s vineyards total 2,812 acres covering a diversity of regions including Maipo, Colchagua, Casablanca, Bío-Bío, Cachapoal and Limarí. Collectively, Emiliana constitutes the single largest source of estate-grown organic wines in the world.