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Deceniza 2021 Syrah Rapel Valley DO, Chile

2021 Rapel Valley Syrah

Deceniza 2021 Syrah from the renowned Rapel Valley DO in Chile offers a captivating experience for red wine enthusiasts. This vibrant red wine showcases a medium body that strikes a perfect balance, allowing the flavors to shine. The acidity, at a mild level, adds a refreshing touch to the wine, complementing the fruit-forward nature of the Syrah grape. With a moderate tannin structure, this wine presents a delightful harmony of flavors and textures, making it a versatile choice for various occasions.

Tasting notes:


On the nose, black pepper, cacao and tobacco aromas are an excellent introduction to this oaky and spicy wine. The palate is full-bodied with soft acidity and supportive tannins. Ripe plum and blackberry join layers of vanilla notes that create an oaky finish with each sip.

Flavor profile:


Color Intensity Color Intensity 3

Low High

Oak Oak 0

Low High

Spiciness Spiciness 2

Low High

Acidity Mild

Low Pronounced

Body Medium

Very Light Full

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Tannin Medium

Low Pronounced

Region:


Rapel Valley
Rapel Valley

Chile's Rapel Valley DO is actually made up of two smaller valleys; Cachapoal and Colchagua. Cachapoal is the warmer of the two, located further inland, entirely cut off from Pacific Ocean breezes and storms by the peaks of the Chilean Coastal Range. This area is well-known for old vine Carménère, which ripens best on the sun-drenched valley floors and foothills of the Andes Mountains. Colchagua lies southwest of its sister valley with warm vineyards and greater exposure to sea breezes, making it an idyllic home to Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The Rapel Valley focuses primarily on red wine production, famous for full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah and Carménère, with bold fruit flavors alongside signature herbal and earthy characteristics. Chile’s Denominación de Origen (DO) classification system focuses on separating wines by the physical location of origin. To use the DO classification on a label, a producer must have pulled 85 percent of the fruit used in a wine from a defined regional location. The DO system names wine regions in the country from north to south.

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