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2021 Syrah

Tarreñas Sombras

Rapel Valley, Chile

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Savor depth and decadence from ancient soils

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About This Wine


Tarreñas Sombras

Syrah

This exceptional wine is part of our Fine Wine Collection.

Winemaking Following harvest, the Syrah grapes undergo a meticulous hand-sorting process to select the finest clusters. Fermentation with native yeast coaxes out the enticing nuances created by the vineyard and vintage. Before bottling, the wine is aged to perfection using heavily toasted French oak to impart plentiful notes of spice that complement its concentrated fruit flavors.

Vintage Our Syrah is harvested from old vines rooted in the rocky, mountainous soils of Chile’s Rapel Valley. The 2021 vintage began with heavy rains in January, which set the stage for a cooler growing season than the previous two years. As summer unfolded, vineyards enjoyed warm temperatures as glorious sunny days shaped our richly flavorful Syrah. A final heat wave in late February brought ripeness levels to the finish line, creating beautifully ripe fruit perfectly timed for harvest in early March.

Pairing Logic This Syrah offers a balanced blend of oak, earth and spice notes, making it an excellent pairing companion for sweet and smoky flavors. Enjoy it with juicy, char-grilled meats seasoned with salt to enhance its full body and rich flavors. Spotlight its warm, woodsy notes by grilling meats and vegetables with wood chips or planks and season with peppery rubs. Use a balsamic base for marinades, stews or any hearty vegetarian dishes.

Tarreñas Sombras 2021 Syrah Rapel Valley DO, Chile

Wine Region


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.

Flavor Profile


Pairs well with… Smoked Gouda Risotto, Beef Stew, Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Body 4 Acidity 2Sweetness 2Fruit Intensity 2Tannin 4

Tasting Notes


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Our Syrah is ruled by enticing oak and spice characteristics. Early aromas of vanilla soften to reveal earthy cedar and anise. Each sip dives into savory delight with fruit compote, balsamic, and graphite notes, followed by a pleasing tannic grip on the finish.

Awards


Tarreñas Sombras 2021 Syrah Rapel Valley DO, Chile: Syrah

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4 TOTAL AWARDS

  • Points 91 Points, 2024 International Eastern Wine Competition
  • Gold Medal, 2024 Sommelier Challenge Awards
  • Points 91 Points, 2024 Sommelier Challenge Awards
  • Gold Medal, International Eastern Wine Competition
Tarreñas Sombras 2021 Syrah Rapel Valley DO, Chile