Caudalia - Xi'Ipal Syrah 2015 (750ml) Cesanese del Piglio

Caudalia - Xi'Ipal Syrah 2015 (750ml) Cesanese del PiglioIve traveled to Navarra sporadically for more than 20 years, and confess to being somewhat surprised that the region hasnt managed to make a bigger dent in the American market. Starting after my first visit in 1997, I guessed that the widespread usage of French vine varieties would help Navarra gain traction in the USA, but events have proved me wrong. Be that as it may, my qualitative evaluations are definitely better than my commercial predictions

Flavors explode on the palate

a dollop of grassiness and a topnote of citrus blossoms

compact shape and reserved flavor profile

This family business was founded in 1961 by Oreste Rinaldi

great wine

and dry finish

Gustative Velvety harmonic rich in cherry and berries

the wine is smooth and silky with round tannins and a long persistent finish

This cool-grown Chardonnay has layers of rich

On the lees in stainless steel for 8-10 months

and our unique estate gives us the perfect growing conditions to do so

fruit forward wine available to infuse into the ever-developing Abacus solera