Suisassi Costa Toscana IGP 2019

Wine Description for Suisassi Costa Toscana IGP 2019 by Duemani

Colour & Appearance

Luminous, dense purple with violet reflections – a wine that radiates power and youthfulness even to the eye.

Nose

An aromatic fireworks display of dark fruit: blackberry, sweet cherry, cassis and fig dominate, complemented by preserved morello cherries and ripe plums. The spice palette ranges from black pepper through cinnamon and juniper to Mediterranean rosemary and oregano. Liquorice, melted dark chocolate and a hint of coconut lend complexity. With air contact, ethereal notes of mint and eucalyptus develop – classic Syrah elegance.

Palate

Here Luca d’Attoma’s mastery reveals itself: at 15% alcohol and enormous concentration, the wine remains remarkably elegant and silky. The tannin is butter-soft and melting, whilst a gripping acidity provides freshness and tension. The dark fruit comes across as serious and generous, eucalyptus and liquorice characterise the finish for minutes on end. A subtle peppery edge – typical of young Syrah – is perfectly integrated.

Finish

Long, cool and of ethereal precision. The fruit lingers concentrated, accompanied by spicy and minty nuances that refresh the palate.

Terroir & Origin

The vineyard in Riparbella is described by the winemakers themselves as „extreme“: clay-rich, stony, with limestone in the subsoil and direct exposure to the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 17-year-old vines benefit from this demanding terroir, which gives the Syrah structure and minerality.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Hand-harvested Syrah, double-selected. Fermentation in conical 1000-litre oak casks and barriques, 30% as whole-bunch fermentation. After 30 days of skin contact, followed by 22 months of maturation in French oak (80% first fill). Neither racking nor filtration before bottling – pure craftsmanship.

Food Pairing Suggestions

A wine for great meat dishes: tomahawk steak from the charcoal grill, braised ox cheeks with port wine jus or lamb shoulder with rosemary. Surprisingly harmonious also with roasted beetroot with walnuts – the earthiness of the vegetable finds a worthy partner in the Syrah.

Special Features

A powerhouse that never loses its elegance. Duemani proves that Tuscan Syrah can play at world-class level – cool, precise and with the finesse of Côte-Rôtie.