Vallegarcía Syrah 2022
Double Magnum • 3 Liters
"A Syrah from the Montes de Toledo in a celebration format: four bottles in one."
Quick Facts
Vallegarcía Syrah 2022 Double Magnum is a 100% Syrah red from Pago de Vallegarcía (Retuerta del Bullaque, Montes de Toledo), in a 3-liter bottle, equal to four 750 ml bottles.
- Type: dry red, 3 L (Double Magnum)
- Origin: Pago de Vallegarcía, Montes de Toledo, Spain
- Grape: 100% Syrah, vintage 2022
- Aging: around 10 to 12 months in French oak barrels
- Service: 16 °C to 18 °C, decant about 2 hours
- Shipping and returns: free from $1,499 MXN; 90 days at no cost
A Celebration Format
Pago de Vallegarcía is an estate in Retuerta del Bullaque, in the Montes de Toledo, on raña soils (highly weathered slate and quartzite over a sandy matrix). Its 2022 Syrah is a powerful, concentrated red with abundant tannins, which in this 3-liter format becomes the centerpiece of a banquet or a collector's gift. Buy at La Cava Shop with free shipping from $1,499 MXN and discover more Syrah wines and wines of Spain.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Pago de Vallegarcía.
- Origin: Retuerta del Bullaque, Montes de Toledo, Spain.
- Varietal: 100% Syrah.
- Soil: Raña: weathered slate and quartzite over a sandy matrix.
- Aging: Around 10 to 12 months in French oak.
- Format: Double Magnum, 3 liters (3,000 ml).
- Vintage: 2022.
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Bright, intense, clean ruby red.
Nose: Black and red fruit, black pepper, violets, balsamic notes and a mineral background.
Palate: Powerful and concentrated, full-bodied, with abundant tannins and a long finish.
3. Pairing and Service
Pairing: Carne asada, suckling pig, grilled prime steaks, game and platters of aged cheeses. See the guide to wines for fatty cuts.
Service: It is best uncorked and decanted about 2 hours before serving.
Temperature: Between 16 °C and 18 °C, in wide glasses.
4. Frequently Asked Questions
How much wine is in a Double Magnum?
A Double Magnum holds 3 liters, equal to four standard 750 ml bottles.
What are the advantages of a 3-liter bottle?
Large formats have less oxygen relative to the volume of wine and greater thermal stability, so the wine usually evolves more slowly. It is also an ideal piece for celebrations and banquets.
How do I serve a 3-liter bottle?
It is best uncorked and decanted about 2 hours beforehand, and served between 16 °C and 18 °C in wide glasses.
Where can I buy Vallegarcía Syrah Double Magnum in Mexico?
At La Cava Shop, with high-resistance packaging, free shipping from $1,499 MXN and 90 days for free returns.