Vinedos de Alcohuaz Tococo Syrah 2015

Lovely perfumed aromas with hints of black pepper, dried meat and dark berry. Full body, round and velvety tannins. Drink now.

April 2017 - Luis Gutierrez - There is a varietal Syrah called 2015 Tococo (the name of a local bird that features on the label) from vines at 1,788 meters altitude. It fermented in lagar trodden by foot and matured in untoasted 2,500-liter oak foudre for 23 months. The grapes are always picked extremely early in Elqui, the 16th of February. There are some floral aromas and hints of orange peel, a light spicy/smoky touch. The palate has a combination of power and elegance, but it doesn't really remind me of any other Syrah, like the imprint from the place is too strong even for a grape with such strong character. 1,385 bottles were filled in January 2017.