Emiliana Organic Vineyards Syrah Reserva 75cl

Expert Opinion

In the press...

Of the 2010 vintage, Olly Smith said: “If you’re after a robust red with upfront, bold fruit flavours and a dose of meaty spice, this is your vino for Valentine’s Day. With its dark flavours and richness, it’s a belter with a hearty sizzling sirloin.”

Of the 2010 vintage, Jamie Goode said: “Ripe, generous and lush, this delicious organic red wine has rich blackcurrant and blackberry fruit, with nicely balanced texture and purity.”

Of the 2010 vintage, Jamie Goode said: “An organic Chilean red with dense blackberry and blackcurrant fruit, as well as a bitter plum bite to stop it being jammy. Powerful stuff, this could only come from Chile.”

Background

History

With prime vineyards in Casablanca, Maipo, Rapel and Bio-Bio and access to the newest and best clones in Chile (through Jose Guilisasti, brother of Emiliana’s General Manager Rafael who runs Chile’s foremost nursery) Emiliana is a very substantial and impressive organisation. As South America’s largest organic producer, with 250 hectares of IMO and Demeter certified vineyards and a further 250 hectares in conversion, their spectacular vineyard and winery at Los Robles has the added benefit of being biodynamic.

Winemaking details

Cesar Morales

Regional info

Sourced from the Rapel Valley, approximately 100 miles south of Santiago this viticultural zone includes the sub valleys of Cachapoal and Colchagua. Rapel offers good drainage and high fertility especially for red varietals. The Climate is Mediterranean due to the low, even hills of the coastal mountain range to the west which allows the cooling influences from the Pacific Ocean to moderate temperatures.