Guided by biodynamic viticulture, hands-off winemaking, and scrupulous attention to particulars, Castagna Genesis Syrah emanates a robust and genuine character. Co-fermented with Viognier, the wine undergoes vinification and matures for 18 to 24 months in new and seasoned French oak barrels with a tight grain. Exhibiting intense aromatics and a refined palate, it presents profound dark fruit flavors, richness, vitality, and a touch of minerality.
The 2016 Cru wines need time to develop to its full potential. This medium-bodied granite-grown Syrah now shows the classic, but often elusive, sweet/savoury character, along with great tension and a wonderful crunch that, when present, makes Syrah so delicious.
Aromatically it speaks of violets, a little musk, some red and black berry, a suggestion of plum and raspberry. There are hints of spicy earthy notes and crushed dry leaf, mulberry perhaps, with ever-so- delicate notes of white truffle that draw you in and is totally intoxicating. Bright red currants and crunchy red cherry keeps the palate fresh and alive. Silky-smooth and now easily recognisable, Castagna tannins lengthen the sensation of the wine on the palate as it slips easily down the throat. This wine has a lovely tension which makes it so interesting.
Leather and smoke, game meat, pepper, red berries mashed up, whiffs of dried rose petal are strong too. Evocative start. Flesh and yet sinew in texture, a plush roll of dried berries, ferrous character, game meat and clove-y notes, a crunch, yes, to finish, like biting into a not quite ripe cherry, providing tension through the finish. 93 Points
