{"product_id":"damascene-syrah-stellenbosch-afrique-du-sud","title":"Damascene - Syrah Stellenbosch - 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocated in the Stellenbosch region, in the heart of South Africa's Western Cape, the Damascene vineyard stretches across hillsides exposed to maritime influences from False Bay. The Syrah vines are planted in diverse soils, a blend of decomposed granite, schist, and clay, which impart freshness and complexity to the wine. The Mediterranean climate, tempered by ocean breezes, allows for a slow and even ripening of the grapes, preserving the natural acidity and purity of the fruit. This mosaic of terroirs gives the wine a precise and elegant identity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Syrah grapes are hand-harvested on the granite slopes of Stellenbosch, then carefully sorted before partial destemming. Fermentation takes place in open vats, with gentle pump-overs and punch-downs to delicately extract color, aromas, and tannins. A variable proportion of whole clusters is incorporated to preserve freshness and structure. The wine is then aged in French oak barrels that have held several vintages, on fine lees, to emphasize the expression of the terroir and the wine's textural finesse rather than the influence of oak.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis wine reveals notes of \u003cstrong\u003eripe black fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e , \u003cstrong\u003eraspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e , and \u003cstrong\u003eviolet\u003c\/strong\u003e , complemented by spicy touches of \u003cstrong\u003eblack pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eclove\u003c\/strong\u003e , as well as delicate \u003cstrong\u003esmoky and woody\u003c\/strong\u003e accents. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and precise, supported by \u003cstrong\u003efine tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and a \u003cstrong\u003efresh acidity\u003c\/strong\u003e that lengthens the finish, leaving an impression of \u003cstrong\u003eminerality\u003c\/strong\u003e and great aromatic purity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Valade \u0026 Transandine","offers":[{"title":"750ml","offer_id":56583567540572,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"Set of 2 bottles (75cl)","offer_id":56583567573340,"sku":null,"price":116.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0284\/0032\/0643\/files\/Damascene-St-Syrah-2021-229x750.jpg?v=1769596231","url":"https:\/\/www.lebaroudeurduvin.com\/en-it\/products\/damascene-syrah-stellenbosch-south-africa","provider":"Le Baroudeur du Vin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}