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Anselmet, Henri Syrah
(AHN-ree SEE-rah)

 

Tasting Notes: Anselmet is arguably Valle d’Aosta’s finest estate; Henri is the son of winemakers Giorgio and Bruna Anselmet and the namesake of their 100% Syrah. All the fruit is from the “Rogiet” cru vineyard in the commune of St. Pierre. The flawless use of oak carries over in a mesmerizing manner for this wine. It spends 12-13 months in second passage French oak–no new oak is used, to avoid masking the clarity. Textbook class is the result, with black peppercorn, dried saddle leather, and violets coating the vibrant fruit on the palate.

Location Valle d’Aosta, Italia.
(Outside of Aosta)
7 hectares.		 Soil Sand. White clay.
Estate Anselmet.
(ahn-sel-MAY)		 Vine Spurred Cordon.
10,000-11,000 vines/hectare.
.5 bottle/plant yield.
Winemaker Giorgio & Bruna Anselmet.
(JOR-jo ahn-sel-MAY)
(BROO-na ahn-sel-MAY)		 Vinification 10 days of cold pre-fermented maceration. Five days of maceration in stainless steel tanks.
Varietals 100% Syrah. Barrel 2nd and 3rd passage French oak barriques.
Residual Sugar 1.2 grams per liter. Maturation 12-13 months in the barrel.
6 months in the bottle.
Acidity 5.5 grams per liter. Vintage Production 200 cases.
Alcohol 13.5% by volume. Foot Fairing New York strip steak, venison stew, and Fontina cheese.

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