Casa Lapostolle Cuvée Alexandre Syrah Las Kuras Vineyard

Notes - 100% Syrah from Las Kuras Vineyard, Requinoa, Cachapoal Valley. Las Kuras Vineyard is located only 5 kilometers from the base of the Andes Mountains, on an old river bed. Under a semi-arid Mediterranean climate, the Las Kuras Vineyard in Cachapoal Valley appears to have a unique and suitable climate for grape growing. Most of the rain usually occurs in winter, between May to September, with an average annual rainfall around 510 mm. Between November and April, the vines grow normally under dry conditions. Although the days are moderately hot in summer (82-86° F), the nights are pleasantly cool (54-58° F), as a result of cool breezes blowing off the mountains of the Andes. The vineyard consists of alluvial terraces are areas of shallow soils, with an abundance of round river rocks and gravel, similar to the Graves of Bordeaux. The high percentage of pebbles provides excellent drainage, great aeration and low fertility. Also, the stones trap the heat during the day to deliver it by night, creating a unique microclimate. Las “Kuras” means “stones” in the native language. All the wine was aged 21 months in new French oak barrels. The Cuvée Alexandre Syrah is intense and dark, inky purple with deep purple shades. The nose has powerful, rich aromas of jammy red and black fruits & berries. Meaty qualities of bacon fat balanced against spice & floral qualities towards the end with framing notes of nutmeg and vanilla from the well integrated oak. Overall, very complex and attractive. Concentrated & very well balanced on the palate with soft, velvety tannins lingering in the mouth. Very rich mid-palate and a long finish. Goes very well with rich red meat such as lamb, beef and wild boar. Serve at 16°C.
 
     

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