Cramele Recas Estate Umbrele Syrah
A vibrant red with a fruit-filled nose, smokey nuances, and soft tannins, perfect with red meat
Cramele Recas Umbrele, Syrah from Ville Timisului, Romania, is a vibrant red still dry wine crafted from 100% Syrah grapes. The vinification process involves crushing and full destemming, followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks with controlled yeast inoculation and regular pumpovers, completing malolactic fermentation without oak ageing. It presents a fruit-filled nose with smokey nuances, leading to a palate of rich Syrah flavours and soft, chamois leather tannins. This vegan and vegetarian-friendly wine pairs beautifully with red meat, game, Iberico ham, or light pasta dishes.
75.0CL , 13.5% ABV , Vintage: 2018
Vinification
Crushing and full destemming on all parcels, fermentation in stainless steel 40 to 50 tonne tanks, controlled yeast inoculation. Temperature 25-32 deg C for about 5-7days on skins with regular automated pumpovers. Pressed with some sugar still present. Ferment finishes off on the skins, centrifugation off gross lees as soon as dry followed by natural malolactic fermentation
Flavour profile
This cherry red Syrah offers a fruit-filled nose with distinct smokey nuances. On the palate, expect rich Syrah flavours complemented by soft, leathery tannins and a hint of integrated toastiness.
Serving recommendation
Serve at 16-18°C; decanting for 30 minutes will allow its rich flavours to fully develop.