Ruby red with light garnet hues. Ethereal, balsamic, very inviting. The varietal freshness is dominating over beginning notes of “goudron” on a base of plums under spirit, altogether refined by a gentle frame of spices from the oak. A unique combination of power and elegance. The structure with important tannins is wrapped up in a full body with lively acidity. It leaves the palate with refined full sensations. Powerful long-lasting aftertaste.
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Deep ruby red with light garnet hues. Fine, intense, harmonious. The typical aromas of classic Sangiovese (ripe red fruits and tobacco) are perfectly balanced with the classical oak hints given by the long ageing in the barrique. The elegant structure envelopes the soft, ripe tannins whilst displaying complex red and black fruit characters.
In cool years the Grenache is enormously pretty and fragrant This was the first year of production for the Cinsault and it was thinned multiple times both for enhanced concentration and evenness of ripening. The cooler climate gives the Cinsault a wonderful articulation of flavor, but what is most noteworthy is the fact that we were able to coferment the Cinsault with Syrah. Something magical happens when Syrah and Cinsault marry; the healthy tannin titer from the Syrah seems to give more structure to the Cinsault, helps to stabilize color. The spicy, licorice component from the Syrah is a perfect foil to the Griot te cherry derived from the Cinsault.”- -Randall Grahm (Winemaker/Founder)
It’s really the Grenache that dominates this blend; Grenache in a cool vintage is nothing if not an extraordinary blessing. One finds olfactorily the usual suspects: wild strawberry, peach, guava and rhubarb and very discreet scent of white pepper. We have continued the practice of leaving the wine post-fermentation on its lees to great effect; the wine has a wonderful creaminess and length on the palate in virtue of this enlightened practice
Astrale, is a new Italian project born in 2011, and proposes a new wine concept, without boundaries, the result of a care of detail, but also of the land and its products that are an expression of Italy.
