Syrah wine characteristics and pairings
Syrah is a red grape variety grown all over the world that, due to its versatility to adapt to different terroirs, produces very different wines according to the microclimate and soil in which it develops, It produces very different wines according to the microclimate and the soil in which it grows. It is, for example, the most widely planted grape in Australia, but it is also found in California, Chile, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, France and Italy.
And of course, also in Argentina.
In the Uco Valley, Mendoza, this grape variety achieves great expression.
Such is the case of Trumpeter SyrahIt has a dark ruby color with dense purple tones.
The nose is intense and concentrated, with aromas of black cherry jam and notes of tobacco and vanilla.
The mouthfeel is smooth and inviting, with ripe fruit notes and a pleasant, lingering finish. It is a fresh and friendly wine ideal to accompany eggplant breaded breaded with nuts and stuffed with prosciutto and provolone slices.
As a plant based option, the ham can be replaced by marinated tofu for a delicious flavor.
The Trumpeter Malbec – Syrahalso deep ruby red in color, has round tannins on the palate that are associated with its aroma of spicy spices and ripe fruits that leave a pleasant and persistent finish. This young blend that combines the personality of Syrah with the smoothness of Malbec is perfect to pair with ravioli with roasted vegetables and fileto sauce, or tagliatelle with bolognese sauce in its traditional or plant-based version made from textured soybeans.
Spanish potato omelette is also a great choice to accompany this label.
Rutini Syrah Collection is deep red with bluish hues.
The nose displays aromas of plum and other ripe red fruits combined with anise and vanilla.
On the palate, spicy notes and firm but friendly tannins highlight its personality. For this varietal with a local expression, we suggest a unique dish: pork tenderloin stuffed with apple, bacon and sweet potato with fine herbs.Finally, to celebrate this world-renowned grape variety, Rutini Cabernet – Syrah Collection is a deep red blend, with violet hues and aromas of red fruits and spices that are quickly perceived on the nose, along with the classic notes from aging in French and American oak (vanilla, cocoa).
The palate is warm and lively, with hints of licorice root and black pepper. It is about a cut of robust vines that in this label achieve an agile mid palate with a long and deep finish.
In this case, we suggest pairing it with a steak eye a la criolla with creamy potatoes.