EA Syrah Red 2024 – Alentejo Regional Wine

Grape varieties: Syrah

Vines: Up to 35 years old

Soil type: Granite

Analytical data: Alcohol (%) – 14.5; Total acidity (g/l tartaric acid) – 5.4; pH – 3.65 ; Total sugars (g/l) – 2.5

Energy value: 87 kcal/100ml (362kJ/100ml)

Harvest: A year of great quality, with high rainfall in winter and less extreme temperatures during spring and summer, marked by high fungal pressure caused by high humidity and mild temperatures. Cool nights helped achieve balanced ripeness in the grapes, with the musts from the most traditional varieties, better adapted to the harsh climate of the Alentejo, standing out and producing elegant, exceptionally fresh wines with great varietal expression. Harvesting of the Syrah grapes presented here began on 21 August 2024.

Winemaking: 100% destemmed grapes, with automatic grape selection upon arrival at the winery. Cold pre-fermentation maceration, followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Alcoholic fermentation was carried out using indigenous yeast (with no yeast added), in an effort to preserve the authentic expression of the variety.

Aging: In stainless steel tanks for 18 months.

Recommended drinking window: 2025 to 2030

Serving temperature: 16ºC to 18 ºC

Tasting note: Deep garnet colour. A very fresh, youthful profile, with notes of black fruit, blackberry and blueberry jam, a hint of eucalyptus and a subtle suggestion of chocolate. On the palate, it is dense and full-bodied yet balanced, with rounded, pronounced tannins, fruit and a lingering texture. An expressive, balanced Syrah, without the excesses of the New World style, resulting in a very elegant wine.

Note on the technical sheet and vintage: This description is based on the latest technical sheet provided by Fundação Eugénio de Almeida. The vintage available for sale is the one indicated in the title and in the “Vintage” field (2024), subject to stock availability. If in doubt, please contact us before purchasing to confirm.