COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Cezar Winery
REGION
Zala
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Cezar Syrah 2021 is a red wine from the Zala Wine Region in Hungary, produced by Cezar Winery. Established in 2004, Cezar Winery emerged from a Swedish investment that began in 2000, focusing on planting red grape varieties in Zala. The winery aims to highlight the quality of wines from this region, which is increasingly recognized for its red wine potential, by utilizing advanced technology alongside established expertise. Cezar Winery is noted as the largest in Zala County in terms of storage capacity and production volume. The Zala region's climate is conducive to producing wines with well-preserved acidity, even during warmer summers.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€10
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Cezar Winery is the largest in Zala County by volume.
Fact 02
Zala is traditionally a white wine region, making its Syrah notable.
Fact 03
The winery combines modern tech with traditional knowledge.
Fact 04
Harvesting involves both mechanical and manual methods.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Cezar Syrah begins with destemming and crushing the grapes. Fermentation occurs in acid-resistant tanks at temperatures between 24-28 °C for approximately 10 days, with the grape marc being macerated 2-3 times daily to extract pigments and polyphenols. A subsequent skin contact period of 1-2 weeks further aids extraction. Malolactic fermentation is applied to all red wines, often occurring naturally. For specific bottlings like the Syrah Reserve, aging takes place in used 225-liter French oak barrels for nine months. Harvest timing is determined through test harvests and analysis of key grape parameters, with a combination of mechanical and manual harvesting methods employed.
