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Falernia Single Vineyard Titón Reserva Syrah 2014
Valle del Elqui, ChileThe Titón Vineyard was planted on its roots from 2000-2003, providing Falernia with a unique piece of terroir-based syrah in Elqui. Normal temperatures are on the cool side, seldom above 25C, with nighttime temps of 10C that are often combined with foggy mornings. That said, Titón is a dry site that sits about 350 metres above the Pacific Ocean, and a mere 18 kilometres from the coast. The grapes are handpicked and cold-soaked for three days before fermentation, and only ten percent of the wine is aged in premium French oak barrels for ten months before finishing and bottling. The result is a stunningly elegant version of syrah, rich in dark, mellow fruit and with notes of black pepper and black olives. Soft, round and eminently sippable. I believe the balance to be so perfect it will age a decade or longer. The winery suggests grilled lamb and eggplant, I am heading to the kitchen right now to prepare that. Delicious.Tasted: 22 December 2018Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $28.99 | 750ml | private wine stores |
| AB | $24.99 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 48314UPC: 7809623200476
