€119.00
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El Nido La Viña del Corteo is one of the rarest and most impressive interpretations of Syrah in Spain. The wine comes from a small vineyard of just 1.8 hectares, which Chris Ringland had planted with Australian Syrah seedlings in 1998 - a project close to his heart within the El Nido portfolio. The vines grow at an altitude of around 700 meters, facing north/northeast, in order to preserve the natural freshness of the Syrah even in Jumilla's warm climate. Due to strict selection and the extremely limited vineyard area, production is only around 1,500 bottles per vintage.
In the glass, La Viña del Corteo 2022 has a deep purple, dense color and is immediately lush and seductive. The bouquet opens with black fruits, black olives, spice and smoky roasted notes reminiscent of the concentrated style of warm Syrah regions. With a little air, black cherries, ripe blackberries and blackcurrants unfold, accompanied by a fine chocolaty nuance. On the palate, the wine is intense, complex and powerful, yet silky in structure. The finish shows peppery roasted notes, a precisely integrated acidity and a long, velvety aftertaste.
Stylistically, La Viña del Corteo can deliberately be classified neither as a northern Rhône nor as an Australian Syrah icon. It combines power, depth and ripe aromatics with impressive balance and elegance - a highly potent, multi-layered Syrah that bears the signature of Chris Ringland as well as the unique terroir of Jumilla.
La Viña del Corteo is a wine for special moments, rich in personality and with great development potential. It is an excellent accompaniment to hearty dishes such as braised lamb, game or spicy Mediterranean cuisine.
30520 Jumilla (Murcia)
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