COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2019
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Campo alle Comete
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Campo alle Comete Podere 277 Syrah 2019 is a 100% Syrah from the Toscana IGT appellation in Tuscany. The wine originates from the Podere 277 vineyard, situated in Bolgheri and influenced by the nearby Tyrrhenian Sea and Maremma foothills. Campo alle Comete is the Tuscan outpost of Tenute Capaldo, part of the Feudi group, with Antonio Capaldo acquiring the property in 2016. The winery's name, 'Campo alle Comete,' evokes a magical and imaginative world, a theme echoed in its labels designed by Nicoletta Ceccoli. The 2019 vintage benefited from a warm, balanced growing season, contributing to the wine's characteristics.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€19
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery's name, 'Campo alle Comete,' translates to 'Field of Comets.'
Fact 02
Labels feature artwork by renowned illustrator Nicoletta Ceccoli.
Fact 03
The estate is part of the Feudi group, known for Tenute Capaldo.
Fact 04
The Podere 277 vineyard is specifically noted for Syrah cultivation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Campo alle Comete Podere 277 Syrah 2019 involves alcoholic fermentation and maceration in steel tanks, lasting for about 2 to 3 weeks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged for a minimum of 6 months in the bottle. Some sources indicate an additional aging period of approximately 10 months in stainless steel tanks prior to bottle aging. The winery practices sustainable farming in its vineyards.
