Bodegas Piqueras
Bodegas Piqueras The Old Brick Syrah 2022 - 75CL (Org)
Tasting Notes
Ripe blackberry, cassis, plum; velvety finish
Food Pairing
Grilled steak, black cherries, hazelnuts
Grape
Syrah
Description
A new edition from Bodegas Piqueras, named so because it’s made from grapes grown on historic land that once housed a brick factory, where the local clay was also used to make the bricks. This old vine Syrah is harvested late, usually in mid-October, allowing the grapes to reach optimal maturity and ripeness. It is aged for nine months in new French oak barrels, imparting spicy and toasted notes to the wine. Deep cherry in colour with soft tannins, this fantastic Syrah offers a balanced and powerful palate and is perfect for those who appreciate a classic, well-structured red with character and depth.
About the Estate
Bodegas Piqueras is a fourth generation estate, founded in 1915 in the southeastern Spanish region of Almansa. With its semi-desert climate, it’s an ideal area to practice organic winemaking, with plenty of sunlight and little chance of disease. The cool nights contrast the hot days, giving vital acidity and aromatics to the rich, deeply-coloured wines.
The traditional grapes of the region are Garnacha Tintorera, a rare red-fleshed grape variety, and Monastrell, also known as Mourvèdre. These are grown in the Los Timonares vineyard, which sits at 2500 feet above sea level. The Los Chuchillos vineyard has the estate’s oldest vines, with the gnarly bush vines being over 60 years old. Bodegas Piqueras recently added the El Vinculo vineyard, which is based amongst the olives, almonds and grains of the Almansa reservoir region.
All viticulture is done with nature, not against it, and biodiversity is actively encouraged. Sheep graze to keep surrounding plants in check, and their manure is used as fertiliser.
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