Terre Siciliane Syrah IGT “Rinazzo” (2021) - Cantine Pellegrino 1880
The name "Rinazzo" evokes the arid, stony soils of western Sicily, where Syrah manages to express itself with intensity but at times lacks depth. Cantine Pellegrino, founded in 1880, are known above all for producing Marsala.
Terre Siciliane Syrah IGT “Rinazzo” (2021) - Cantine Pellegrino 1880
Type: Red Wine
Appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT
Grape variety: Syrah
Vintage: 2021
Winery: Cantine Pellegrino 1880
Alcohol: 13,5
The appellation: Terre Siciliane IGT
Terre Siciliane IGT is an appellation covering the whole of Sicily, offering an extraordinary variety of wines that represent the heart and soul of this land rich in winemaking tradition. Introduced in 2011, this Indicazione Geografica Tipica allows producers to use a wide range of grape varieties, both native and international, ensuring creative freedom and a deep connection with the land.
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Who makes it: Cantine Pellegrino 1880
Founded in 1880, Cantine Pellegrino is one of the most historic and prestigious wine estates in Sicily, a byword for quality and innovation. The winery is famous for its Marsala, its sweet wines and a selection of labels that champion the island’s native grape varieties. With more than a century of experience, Pellegrino has managed to combine tradition with modern winemaking techniques, keeping the identity and elegance of its wines intact.
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Syrah
Syrah is one of the most iconic and widely admired black grape varieties in the world, known for intense, structured reds with plenty of character. Native to the Rhône Valley in France, Syrah has spread to vineyards everywhere thanks to its remarkable versatility and its ability to adapt to different terroirs. Wines made from Syrah stand out for their fruity, spicy aromas and their great longevity.
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Marsala
Marsala, located in the province of Trapani, in Sicily, is one of the most renowned wine areas in Italy, famous for the production of the iconic Marsala wine. This region, looking out over the Mediterranean Sea, combines a hot, sunny climate with limestone and clay soils, creating ideal conditions for viticulture. Marsala is a fortified wine of ancient tradition, appreciated the world over for its complexity and versatility, both in the kitchen and as a wine for contemplation.
Find out more about MarsalaClimate: Mediterranean
Altitude: Low to mid altitude (200–500 m above sea level)
Soil: Limestone / chalk
Geographical setting: Sea
Profile of Terre Siciliane Syrah IGT “Rinazzo”
Primary aromas: Berries, sour cherry, plum
Secondary aromas: Vanilla, cocoa
Tertiary aromas: Sweet spices, tobacco
Tasting notes: On the nose it shows intense aromas of ripe red fruit and delicate spicy notes. On the palate it is soft, with polished tannins and decent freshness, although the aromatic persistence may come across as short compared with expectations.
| Sulphites | yes |
| Body | Soft |
| Acidity | Media |
| Tannin | No |
| Sweetness | Dry |
| Finish | Short |
| Colour | Intense ruby red |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Body | Medium |
Winemaking methods used for Terre Siciliane Syrah IGT “Rinazzo”
Hand harvesting
Hand harvesting is a traditional, painstaking approach to picking, where bunches are selected and cut by hand straight from the vine. Compared with machine harvesting it allows far closer attention to quality, since only the best bunches are chosen and the fruit is not damaged.
Find out moreTemperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel
Temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel is a technique that makes it possible to produce fresh, fruity, clean wines, preserving the varietal aromas of the grapes at their best.
Find out moreDestemming and gentle crushing
Destemming and soft crushing is a fundamental technique in modern winemaking, allowing the quality and purity of the must to be preserved with the utmost respect for the raw material. During this stage, the stems are separated from the berries (destemming) to avoid imparting herbaceous or bitter notes, while crushing takes place with gentle pressure, just enough to break the berries without damaging the skins and pips.
Find out moreShort maceration (6-8 days)
Short maceration (6-8 days) is a winemaking technique used to obtain wines that are fresher, fruitier and with a softer tannic structure than those from longer macerations. This method is particularly used for producing light, young red wines, rosés and some macerated whites, allowing a controlled extraction of colour, aromas and tannins without weighing down the profile of the wine.
Find out moreAgeing methods used for Terre Siciliane Syrah IGT “Rinazzo”
In bottle
Ageing in bottle is a fundamental stage in the production of quality wines, during which the wine continues to develop in an oxygen-free environment. This process allows the wine to harmonise its components, soften the tannins and develop more complex, mature aromas, without the external influence of wood or other materials.Ageing in bottle can last from a few months to several years, depending on the type of wine and the style sought, and is particularly used for structured red wines, long-lived whites and metodo classico sparkling wines, improving their elegance, finesse and length on the palate.
Find out moreIn barrique (1–6 months)
Ageing in barrique for 1 to 6 months is a measured and gentle intervention, designed to lend volume, micro-oxygenation and slight developed notes, while at the same time preserving the varietal identity of the wine. It is a choice often reserved for young or fruity wines that benefit from a very brief stay in wood, useful for smoothing off rough edges, better integrating the body and developing a more elegant aromatic profile, without any dominance of toasty or vanilla notes.
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