COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Piedrasassi
REGION
California
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Piedrasassi Sta. Rita Hills Syrah 2017 is a red wine from the Sta. Rita Hills AVA in Santa Barbara County, California. Piedrasassi, founded by Sashi and Melissa Moorman and Peter and Amy Pastan, is known for its focus on cool-climate Syrah. The winery's philosophy centers on ecological responsibility and coaxing individual expressions of place from each harvest. The Sta. Rita Hills AVA's unique microclimate, influenced by the Pacific Ocean, is crucial for developing complex Syrah with savory textures. The name 'Piedrasassi' itself is a nod to the owners' heritage, meaning 'rock and stone' in Italian.
ALCOHOL
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Piedrasassi means 'rock and stone' in Italian.
Fact 02
The winery emphasizes ecological responsibility in farming.
Fact 03
Wines are crafted to reveal new facets over time.
Fact 04
The name 'Piedrasassi' is derived from the owners' names.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Piedrasassi Sta. Rita Hills Syrah 2017 is produced using a natural winemaking approach. Fermentation is typically carried out with indigenous yeasts, allowing for a direct expression of the grape and vineyard. The wine is then aged in large, used barrels, a technique chosen to minimize oak influence and preserve the varietal character. Piedrasassi sources grapes from various vineyard sites within the Sta. Rita Hills AVA, emphasizing ecological responsibility in their farming practices. The winemaking philosophy centers on minimal intervention to allow the unique terroir to be showcased in the final wine, with the goal of creating wines structured for aging and meant to be paired with food.
