Spadafora Syrah

Thank you to my friends at Banville and Jones for the opportunity to taste Prince Francesco Spadafora's delicious Syrah. This exquisite wine is produced in the magical Monreale district of Sicily

"Principi di Spadafora is located in the Monreale district of Sicily, just 60 km from Palermo. Today this 180-hectare property, 100 hectares of which are under vine, is overseen by Francesco Spadafora, son of original founder Don Pietro, Prince of Spadafora. Spadafora has carefully analyzed the microclimate and soil types of his vineyards and has planted both indigenous and international varietals that are well suited to producing high quality wine in this area. Spadafora recognized the potential of Syrah many years ago and planted it on his property before many other growers in the region. Today Spadafora is the leading Sicilian producer of Syrah."  Importer. Schietto Syrah Sicilia IGT

Syrah is Francesco Spadafora’s specialty and the rich fruit and complexity of his Schietto Syrah aptly demonstrate his dedication to this international variety. The wine is aged for 12 months in barriques and rests for 6 months in bottle before release.

Wine Details Grape Varieties: Syrah Exposure: North Altitude: 450m A.S.L Soil: Sandy-clay Yield: 35 hl/ha Alcohol: 14.00% Tasting Notes Deep purple in color with aromas and flavors of blackberry, cherry and a touch of vanilla spice. Soft and lush, with structuring tannins and a long, ripe finish.     Awards Won Gambero Rosso 2003 Schietto Syrah 2 red glasses Wine Enthusiast 2002 Schietto Syrah 92 points "L’Azienda dei Principi di Spadafora was founded by Don Pietro dei Principi di Spadafora and is now guided by his son, Francesco. Producing wines solely from the grapes he grows himself, Francesco proudly maintains the standards established after the earthquake of 1968, when Don Pietro revamped his vineyards with the reinstatement of native vines and the introduction of alien ones. Francesco Spadafora is incredibly meticulous in analyzing the terroir of his vineyards, and he has found Syrah to be particularly well suited to the land."  Importer