Pozzo Vecchio 2013
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There exist precious few places in the world where Syrah thrives. Among them, France’s northern Rhône Valley, pockets of Australia, and – yes – Tuscany, where the hilltop village of Cortona is poised to “become one of the best places on Earth to grow Syrah,” writes Wine Spectator.
Tenimenti Luigi d’Alessandro is a leading light here, whose “first-rate” Syrahs (Hugh Johnson) can fetch well over $50 a bottle – like their flagship release, Il Bosco. The “seriously classy” 2013 was rated 96 points by Tuscan wine expert, James Suckling. And thanks to our connections with the d’Alessandro family, you’ve got very special access…
Head winemaker Filippo Calabresi created a “baby brother” for Il Bosco – just for our customers – using the same estate-grown, old-vine grapes. But instead of the traditionally lengthy barrel aging he gives to Il Bosco, he tucked Pozzo Vecchio away for just a year in oak so that Syrah’s naturally heady, black-fruited nature would truly shine.
And shine they do; when we cracked a bottle open here at HQ, everyone was struck by how exuberant and rich the fruit characters still were – in a wine of this age that’s not always easy to achieve. Look for classic Syrah aromas of ripe blackberry and blueberry, with hints of herbs, peppery spice, and oak. These follow through deliciously on the palate, all framed with velvety tannins and a long, complex finish. Will really come into its own with a meal – Filippo suggests bistecca alla Fiorentina (basically a porterhouse steak, grilled and basted with butter and herbs, traditionally sage, rosemary, and thyme), but beef burgers, wild mushroom-based casseroles, or even a good, hard cheese will be amazing food pairings.
Now that you’re hungry and thirsty, fair warning: this little number is from a small batch and quantities are strictly limited.
There exist precious few places in the world where Syrah thrives. Among them, France’s northern Rhône Valley, pockets of Australia, and – yes – Tuscany, where the hilltop village of Cortona is poised to “become one of the best places on Earth to grow Syrah,” writes Wine Spectator.
Tenimenti Luigi d’Alessandro is a leading light here, whose “first-rate” Syrahs (Hugh Johnson) can fetch well over $50 a bottle – like their flagship release, Il Bosco. The “seriously classy” 2013 was rated 96 points by Tuscan wine expert, James Suckling. And thanks to our connections with the d’Alessandro family, you’ve got very special access…
Head winemaker Filippo Calabresi created a “baby brother” for Il Bosco – just for our customers – using the same estate-grown, old-vine grapes. But instead of the traditionally lengthy barrel aging he gives to Il Bosco, he tucked Pozzo Vecchio away for just a year in oak so that Syrah’s naturally heady, black-fruited nature would truly shine.
And shine they do; when we cracked a bottle open here at HQ, everyone was struck by how exuberant and rich the fruit characters still were – in a wine of this age that’s not always easy to achieve. Look for classic Syrah aromas of ripe blackberry and blueberry, with hints of herbs, peppery spice, and oak. These follow through deliciously on the palate, all framed with velvety tannins and a long, complex finish. Will really come into its own with a meal – Filippo suggests bistecca alla Fiorentina (basically a porterhouse steak, grilled and basted with butter and herbs, traditionally sage, rosemary, and thyme), but beef burgers, wild mushroom-based casseroles, or even a good, hard cheese will be amazing food pairings.
Now that you’re hungry and thirsty, fair warning: this little number is from a small batch and quantities are strictly limited.
