Alkimi Syrah Rosé 2023

The growing season leading into 2022 was typically wet and mild; both September and October saw above average rainfall. Luckily, by the time harvest came around the weather had become idyllic, where we received very little rainfall throughout the harvest period. Low yields meant quality was exceptional and perfectly ripened in a cooler year. The low yields and cooler conditions allowed us to take our time in the winery to full consider every single winemaking step throughout vintage. It was a vintage to really get artistic and creative.
This Rosé is grown on the D’Aloisio vineyard in Seville (220m asl). The grape used is Syrah which was handpicked at moderate ripeness, perfect for rosé. Once in the winery, the grapes were whole-bunch pressed and fermented in old barriques to build savoury and textural qualities. In order to maintain the pale colour and elegance of the wine the dark and phenolic juice ‘pressings’ were discarded.
There are aromas of fresh strawberry, dried cranberry and stewed rhubarb. Underlying these aromas are spice, gunflint and white pepper notes.
The palate exhibits layers of red apple skin, strawberry gum and ruby grapefruit notes with soft and sweet tones of pink marshmallow and raspberry jam. These notes are woven into the lush mid-palate which then leads to a lovely long and crisp finish.

Best drunk in its youth, although the wine will also develop favourably over the next 2 years.