San Valentino Rubicone Syrah 2011
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From a dream and from a great passion for the land and its fruits, the vineyard is born on the hills of Rimini, a few steps from the sea.
The Vineyards of San Valentino, owned by the Mascarin family since 1990, extend over a hillside kissed by the sun and caressed by the salty air of the coast that mitigates the microclimate of the area.
The vineyards grow and prosper treated with dedication by the Mascarin family who in 2000 took advantage of the advice of the well-known enologist Luca D'Attoma. The goal is to better develop the potential of existing vines and seek fascinating solutions with new vines, up to the biological conversion started in 2009.
Marked by an unmistakable deep purple hue and savory aromatics, Syrah makes an intense, powerful and often age-worthy red. Native to the Northern Rhône, Syrah achieves its maximum potential in the steep village of Hermitage and plays an important component in the Red Rhône Blends of the south, adding color and structure to Grenache and Mourvèdre. Syrah is the most widely planted grape of Australia and is important in California and Washington. Sommelier Secret—Such a synergy these three create together, the Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre trio often takes on the shorthand term, “GSM.”
The flat plains of Emilia are home to Italy's famous, slightly sparking red, Lambrusco. While historically popular in large volumes, Lambrusco suffered a bit of scorn as an overly simple and sweet, frothy wine. Today there is an artisanl pull to produce small-batch, quality-focused dry and sweet versions within its four distinct Lambrusco subregions.