Red wines
Syrah La Tour
D.O.P.
Les Crêtes has produced Syrah since 1995, as a table wine as it was not yet recognised as an appellation. In 2007 the legislation changed and allowed Les Crêtes to present it with its honorouble varietal name. It is renowned for its mineral, crisp expression that aknowledges its mountain environment.
Characteristics
Production area
La Tour di Aymavilles
Variety
Syrah 100%
Service temperature
16° - 18°C
Glass Type
Grand Ballon
Longevity
16 years
Climatic trend
Alpine climate with short, cool and windy summers. Long, cold winters with pronounced seasonal ranges with low levels of rainfall.
Harvest and annual production
Hand harvest, middle of October. 10.000 bottles
First vintage
2004
Available Formats
750 ml
Vineyard
Vineyard
Surface area 1.5 ha, Guyot training system; 8000 plants/ha, on embankments and slopeways. Yield 8000 kg/ha
Altitude
Altitude 650 mt a.s.l.
Soil type
Glacial sediment, alluvial, silt with North/West and South/East exposure.
Production process
Vinification
Chilling of the grapes, destemming, followed by fermentation for 12 days, in stainless steel, at a controlled temperature of 24°C, with daily pump up operations.
Ageing
In oak barrique, 300L, for 12 months.
Bottle ageing
6 months
Total acidity
6 g/L,
PH
3.3
Net dry extract
Alcol 14 % vol.
Tasting notes
Ruby with shades of grenate . On the nose there are notes of spices and toast, pronounced red fruits of the forest. Fine and complex palate, sapid and fresh. Long and fruity finish, soft tannins.
Suggested food pairing
Duck breast, snails with parmesan sauce, wild boar ragu on tagliatelle.
Awards and Recognitions
| Guide - Publication | Edition | Recognition | Vintage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annuario dei migliori vini italiani - Luca Maroni | 2024 | 94/100 | 2020 |
| James Suckling | 2023 | 92 pts | 2020 |
| Annuario dei migliori vini italiani - Luca Maroni | 2021 | 92/100 | 2018 |
| I Vini di Veronelli | 2021 | 89/100 | 2018 |
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