VALLEGARCÍA
SYRAH 2022
VINO DE PAGO • MONTES DE TOLEDO • SPAIN
"The nobility of the Rhône in Toledo: a masterfully vigorous yet refined interpretation, consolidated as one of the winery's most awarded labels."
Nobility and Terroir in the Rañas Soil
Vallegarcía Syrah 2022 is born in a privileged ecosystem where the Syrah variety has found a perfect adaptation. This wine, protected by the prestigious Vino de Pago certification, combines the strength of the Mediterranean climate with the refinement of the French school. Its aging in French oak barrels provides an impeccable structure that respects the explosion of black fruit and spices typical of the vineyard, resulting in a red wine of unusual fleshiness and elegance for the region.
1. Identity Profile
Winery: Pago de Vallegarcía.
Origin: Retuerta del Bullaque, Montes de Toledo, Spain.
Varietal: 100% Syrah (2022 Vintage).
Aging: 12 months in fine-grained French oak barrels.
Soil: Rañas (stony sediments of acidic origin) with clay.
Alcohol Content: 15% Alc. Vol. (perfectly integrated).
Presentation: 750 ml
2. Sommelier's Notes (Sensory Experience)
Appearance: Intense cherry red with garnet hues and a very high depth of color. A wine with an imposing and brilliant visual extraction.
Nose: High aromatic intensity. An explosion of ripe black fruits (blackberries, plums) harmoniously intertwined with black pepper, fresh violets, and a subtle background of cocoa with noble toasts.
Palate: Powerful and voluminous entry. It presents a silky fleshiness, well-polished ripe tannins, and balanced acidity that provides surprising freshness, guiding a long and deeply spiced finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Pairing and Serving Ritual
Game Cuisine: A natural companion to venison in red wine, braised wild boar, or Toledo partridge.
Meats and Stews: Sublimely pairs with a grilled T-bone steak with coarse salt or traditional slow-cooked stews.
Cheeses: Aged Manchego cheeses, ash-coated goat cheeses, or intense blue cheeses.
Serving Protocol: It is recommended to decant for **30 to 45 minutes** before consumption to open up its balsamic range. Serve ideally between **16°C and 18°C**.
Information for Experts (FAQ)
What does the climate of Montes de Toledo contribute to Syrah?
The altitude and the day-night thermal oscillation allow for complete phenolic ripeness without losing acidity, which gives this Syrah its characteristic elegance and aging potential.
Why is it considered a "Pago Syrah"?
Because it complies with the strictest requirements of Spanish legislation: own grapes, vinification on the property, and an ecosystem (pago) that gives the wine a unique and unrepeatable personality on other terrains.
