2019 Syrah Listva. Oleg Repin
Sevastopol,
Russia,
12.5-14.5% vol., 3 500
Grape variety: Syrah
The wine is medium ruby in colour. Clean nose of moderate intensity; aromas of black dried berries, prune, black pepper, walnut, bread toast, nuances of tobacco and a very light note of musk. On the palate, the wine is dry, with high warming integrated alcohol, medium acidity, ample firm young tannins, a medium plus body, moderate fruit concentration on the medium finish with notes of black dried berries. Very good wine; interesting, restrained aromatics, certain varietal characteristics are present, the nose is quite complex (primary and secondary aromas), but lacks fruit intensity; on the palate, the wine is still young, tannins are firm, but not yet rounded and a little dry, wine with a good structure and lively acidity. The wine still needs to lie in the bottle for a while, potential for further development – 3-4 years.
Country of purchase: Russia
Tasted on 09/10/2021