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2022 Azuda Syrah, Clos de Luz
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Tasting notes
Deep coloured with a nose of dark berries, pepper and herbs. Quite full bodied yet elegant, with real vibrancy and freshness on the gently tannic finish. 93 points, Tim Atkin Part of an outstanding range from Clos de Luz, this has some of the meaty reduction that Syrah is often prone to on granite soils in Chile, but it works fine in context. Sourced from Block 8 of Clos de Luz's Almahue Valley property, it has layers of redcurrant and raspberry, some stony grip, plenty of a cidity and focus and the understated oak that's a feature of the bodega's style.
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The 2022 Syrah Azuda is sourced from the granite soils in Almahue, in the Cachapoal Valley. It was aged in foudres and concrete vats. This distinctive wine offers aromas of thyme and pepper, along with hints of tapenade and bacon. Light, le an and juicy, it flows with a silky texture and fine-grained tannins. It resembles a Syrah from the Southern Rhône, finishing with a long-lasting floral tone.
Joaquin Hidalgo
bodega's style.
Tim Atkin
Central Valley
Chile’s Central Valley is, as the name suggests, the heart of the country’s wine production. A 1,000 km long plateau running north to south, the Central Valley is bordered by the Andes Mountain range to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west; topped by the Atacama Desert at the north, and the glaciers and frigid temperatures of Patagonia to the south. Although there are distinct climatic and soil variations throughout the valley, the broader region is a paradise for grapes, which grow well and ripen easy in the Mediterranean climate. The Central Valley comprises various sub-regions that are beginning to produce some really exciting wines: Cachapoal and Colchagua Valleys, Curico, Maule and the Bío-Bío Valley are home to arguably some of the most interesting producers. Carmenère and Pais are Chile’s adopted grape varieties, with the classic French varieties Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Pinot Noir also flourishing. For richer, riper wines, head to the north; for fresh, fine-boned examples, head to the cool south.
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