VALLEGARCÍA
SYRAH 2022
VINO DE PAGO
MONTES DE TOLEDO
SPAIN
"The nobility of the Rhône in Toledo: a masterful, vigorous yet refined expression, established as one of the winery’s most award-winning labels."
Nobility and Terroir in the Rañas Soil
Vallegarcía Syrah 2022 is born in a privileged ecosystem in the Montes de Toledo, where the Syrah grape has found its perfect home. This premium red wine, protected by the prestigious official D.O.P. Vino de Pago designation, brings together the power of the Mediterranean climate and the finesse of French oak. Its 12 months of aging in selected barrels lend it an impeccable structure that preserves the vineyard’s burst of black fruit and spicy notes, resulting in a full-bodied red with enveloping richness and singular elegance. Buy this flagship label at La Cava Shop with free shipping on orders over $1,499 MXN and explore our exclusive selection of Spanish wines.
1. Identity Profile
Winery: Pago de Vallegarcía.
Origin / Designation: Retuerta del Bullaque, Montes de Toledo (D.O.P. Vino de Pago), Spain.
Varietal: 100% Syrah (2022 vintage).
Aging: 12 months in fine-grain French oak barrels + bottle aging.
Soil: Rañas (stony sediments of acidic origin) over a clay subsoil.
Alcohol: 15% ABV (perfectly balanced and well integrated).
Format: 750 ml bottle.
2. Sommelier’s Notes (Tasting Experience)
Appearance: Deep, intense cherry-red color with garnet highlights and a very deep core. Richly extracted, clean, and bright.
Nose: Highly complex, intensely aromatic. An explosion of ripe black fruit (blackberry, black plum) interwoven with freshly ground black pepper, fresh violets, balsamic hints, and a noble undertone of cocoa and elegant toasted notes.
Palate: Powerful, opulent, full-bodied entry. It displays silky richness, impeccably polished ripe tannins, and natural acidity that brings freshness and lift. Long, balanced, deeply spicy finish.
3. Wine Structure
4. Food Pairings and Serving Ritual
Game: An ideal partner for venison loin in red wine sauce, spiced wild boar stew, or Toledo-style partridge in almond sauce.
Meat and Stews: Sublime with a prime rib steak grilled over coals, a well-marbled rib eye, roast lamb, and traditional slow-cooked stews.
Cheese: Long-aged Manchego, artisan ash-coated goat cheese, and bold blue cheeses.
Serving: We recommend uncorking and decanting 30 to 45 minutes before serving to release its rich aromatic expression. Serve ideally at a controlled temperature of 16°C to 18°C.
Expert Information (FAQ)
What does the climate of the Montes de Toledo bring to Syrah?
The estate’s elevation and the pronounced temperature difference between day and night encourage complete phenolic ripeness without sacrificing acidity, giving this Syrah elegance, earthy character, and excellent aging potential.
Why is it considered a “Vino de Pago Syrah”?
Because it meets Spain’s strictest wine legislation requirements: grapes grown exclusively on the estate, vinification and bottling within the estate itself, and a distinctive terroir that gives it a one-of-a-kind identity.
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