Malhadal Syrah 2018

Quinta da Romaneira

Malhadal Syrah
2018

Country
Portugal
Regulated designation
Vinho regional
Region
Douro
Varietal(s)
Syrah 100 %
Alcohol percentage
14%
Colour
Red
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

In 1757, vines were already planted in Romaneira, a name inspired by the abundance of rosemary in this magnificent and warm region bordering the Douro. A wine from the estate was auctioned off by the famous Christie's house in 1872, an indication of the status that the name Romaneira had acquired over the years! In 1942, Arnaldo Monteiro de Barros bought Romaneira and joined several Quintas, or "farms", neighboring the estate. As a result, Romaneira grew into a huge property by regional...

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Production notes

Fermented in stainless steel tnaks for a period of 7 days where it then undergoes malolactic fermentation. 100% aged in 225 litre french oak barrels for 10 months, 20% new, 10% one year old and 70% two years old barrels.

Tasting notes

Violet in colour, very intense aromas of strwberry, orange and wild flowers. On the palate, it is fresh, with polished tannins silky texture and strong finish. Delicious aromatic profile, great strutural balance and a palate full of intense flavours of fruit and spices that fuse with the tasty velvety tannins that give it a palate of great finesse. Food pairings with pepper sauce

Press reviews

Falstaff

- 91 points -

Peter Moser, September 2021 (Vintage 2018)

Grenat rubis foncé, noyau opaque, reflets violets, éclaircissement des bords plus larges. Délicatement herbacé, baies sauvages noires, un peu de poivre, nuances douces, sous-jacent subtil de bois précieux. Complexité moyenne, cerises douces, prunes, tanins ronds, finale chocolatée, manque de caractère variétal

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