COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2017
GRAPE
Syrah
PRODUCER
Castell D'Encus
REGION
Catalonia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Thalarn Syrah is a 100% Syrah wine from the Costers del Segre DO in Catalonia, Spain, produced by Castell d'Encus. The grapes are cultivated at exceptionally high altitudes, ranging from 850 to 1,250 meters in the Pyrenean foothills. This unique terroir contributes to the wine's character. Castell d'Encus is the personal project of winemaker Raül Bobet, who emphasizes meticulous vineyard care and minimal intervention. The estate incorporates historical winemaking techniques, including the use of 12th-century stone fermentation vats carved into the bedrock, alongside a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship through practices like geothermal energy use.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vineyards are planted between 850 and 1,250 meters above sea level.
Fact 02
Fermentation occurs in 12th-century stone vats carved into bedrock.
Fact 03
The winery utilizes geothermal energy and gravity-fed systems.
Fact 04
Grapes are farmed using organic practices.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Thalarn Syrah is produced from 100% Syrah grapes. Key winemaking techniques include fermentation in a combination of materials: ancient stone lagares (12th-century vats carved into bedrock), oak vats, and stainless steel tanks. This multi-vessel fermentation is designed to build complexity. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging in French oak barrels for around 12 months. The grapes are hand-harvested and transported in small boxes. The producer, Castell d'Encus, emphasizes minimal intervention and sustainable practices, including the use of geothermal energy and gravity-fed systems in its operations.
