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Monte Xanic Calixa Syrah
Monte Xanic Calixa Syrah
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DESCRIPTION
This Syrah, from the Valle de Ojos Negros vineyards, is a frank wine. Red fruits such as cherries, plums and raspberries stand out. Ripe fruit such as blackberry, floral tones of violets and warm spices such as clove. The palate is balanced with a fruit-forward core and soft tannins. Its youth is appreciated, offering a long persistent finish.
VARIETAL(S)
100% Syrah.
AGING
9 months in French oak barrel.
PAIRING
Grilled meat, hamburgers, pizzas, enchiladas, carnitas and Mexican snacks. Young cheeses.
CELLARING
5 years.
VINEYARD
Valle de Ojos Negros.
TASTING NOTES
It is a clean, bright and mid density wine, with a garnet-red hue.
NOSE
The nose is frank. Red fruits such as cherries, plums & raspberries stand out. There are ripe blue fruits as well like blackberries, floral tones of violets closing with warm spices such as clove. Subtle notes of vanilla and elegant oak are also perceivable.
PALATE
On the palate it is balanced, with fruit-for- ward core and soft tannins. Ripe fruit notes are confirmed with an added touch of menthol. Its youth is appreciated, offering a long persistence on the finish.
