# Spring Village Syrah Organic (2023)

- **Producer:** Sca Vignoble de la Voie d'Héraclès
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Syrah, Viognier
- **Region:** Southern France, France
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €16
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** black plum, black pepper, black cherry

## About this wine

The Spring Village Syrah Organic 2023 is an organic red wine from Sca Vignoble de la Voie d'Héraclès, a cooperative that is the largest organic wine producer in France. The wine is primarily Syrah with a small addition of Viognier, sourced from the Gard region in Southern France. A distinctive feature of this wine is its packaging: a 1.5-liter pouch designed for sustainability, offering a lower carbon footprint and easier recyclability compared to traditional glass bottles. The cooperative's philosophy centers on organic farming and preserving biodiversity.

## Interesting facts

- Packaged in a 1.5L pouch for sustainability.
- Producer is France's largest organic wine cooperative.
- Cooperative unites 80 winegrowers.
- Grapes grown in the Gard region of Southern France.

## Food pairing

The wine's medium-plus body and fine tannic structure make it a versatile partner for a range of dishes. Its profile can complement the richness of grilled meats and pork, while its fruit notes can stand up to tomato-based sauces and earthy vegetarian dishes. The organic nature of the wine also lends itself to pairing with wholesome, less processed foods.

## Wine making process

The Spring Village Syrah Organic 2023 is produced using classic vinification methods. Fermentation occurs in stainless steel tanks, with a portion of Viognier co-fermented with the Syrah to deepen the wine's color. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes two months of aging with oak contact. The grapes are harvested in late September to early October. The producer, Sca Vignoble de la Voie d'Héraclès, is a large organic wine cooperative committed to sustainable practices, including organic farming and innovative packaging solutions like the 1.5-liter pouch.