# Gran Reserva Syrah (2020)

- **Producer:** SOCIEDAD VITIVINICOLA DALBOSCO
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah
- **Region:** Limarí Valley, Chile
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 14.0%
- **Average price:** €23
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Aromas & flavours:** blueberry, black pepper, black cherry, red berry, sweet red fruit, red cherry, cedar, chocolate, smoke, cloves, vanilla, nutmeg, earth, leather, mushroom, dried fruit

## About this wine

The Dalbosco Gran Reserva Syrah 2020 is a 100% Syrah from Chile's Valle del Limarí. Sociedad Vitivinicola Dalbosco, the producer, is based in this northern Chilean region. The wine is distinguished by its spicy profile and a perceived 'carmenere character' that adds to its texture. The Limarí Valley's climate is a key factor in the expression of its wines. The 2020 vintage is recognized for its intensity and a lingering finish.

## Interesting facts

- Awarded 90/100 by 5 critics on Wine-Searcher.
- Received an award at the 27th Catad'Or World Wine Awards in 2022.
- Described as having a 'carmenere character' despite being 100% Syrah.
- Production volume of 10,000 liters of definitive storage.

## Food pairing

The wine's full body and fine-grained tannins are well-suited to complement the protein and fat in richer meats like lamb, beef, and game. The spicy notes in the wine can echo or contrast with herbs and spices used in cooking, while its fruit-forward character can balance savory dishes.

## Wine making process

The Dalbosco Gran Reserva Syrah 2020 is aged for 5 months in oak, a process that imparts notes of oak, nutmeg, and pencil shavings. Specific details regarding fermentation techniques are not provided, but the wine's characteristics suggest a method that balances fruit expression with oak integration. The production volume for this wine is noted at 10,000 liters of definitive storage.