Syrah 'Maharis' Feudo Maccari 2018
"Maharis" is a Sicilian red wine based on Syrah grapes which is characterized by a Mediterranean, silky and enveloping sip. The nose is a riot of red fruit, accompanied by fine hints of sweet spices, hints of leather, Mediterranean scrub and mineral imprints. On the palate is warm, velvety and soft, with a sweet tannic texture and a persistent finish
The Syrah “Maharis” from Feudo Maccari is a Sicilian red with a Mediterranean character, warm and harmonious, that well expresses the characteristics of its origin territory. It is produced with pure Syrah grapes, the famous grape variety from the Rhône Valley, which has adapted very well to Sicilian soil and produces intense wines with elegant, generous fruit, always accompanied by the typical varietal note of black pepper and spices.
The “Maharis” Feudo Maccari is produced in Eastern Sicily, in an area historically suited to viticulture, since the times of the first Greek colonization. The warm, dry, and always breezy climate, due to the presence of sea breezes, has proven perfect for hosting the French grape Syrah. The vines have an average age of between 20 and 30 years and are cultivated as bush vines on poor, sandy, and calcareous soils, with a southern and southeast exposure. The grapes are harvested at full ripeness and are sent for fermentation in steel tanks, with skin maceration lasting 18 days. The aging takes place in barriques and tonneaux of oak for at least 15 months and concludes with a few months in the bottle.
The red Syrah "Maharis" takes its name from the term that Arabs used to refer to the towers used for monitoring the sea. It is a rich and elegant interpretation of Syrah, with a classic Sicilian style. The color is deep ruby red. The bouquet offers intense notes of sweet oriental spices, black pepper, aromas of small berries, essences reminiscent of the Mediterranean scrub, floral nuances, hints of leather, and bitter cocoa. The taste is soft, silky, very enveloping, and velvety, endowed with intense character and a strong personality, with expressive and ripe fruit. The tannins are dense, well-polished, and the finish is very balanced and long.