Syrah 2021 Magnum - Paladin

Why the Expert Recommends Paladin Syrah Magnum

The enologist highly recommends the one-and-a-half-liter format because it represents the ideal vessel for the perfect maturation and evolution of this international grape variety. Paladin Syrah Magnum benefits from an optimal ratio between the volume of the liquid and the microscopic oxygen exchange through the cork. This technical process slows down aging, fully preserving a vibrant freshness and the highly refined elegance of its distinctive spicy notes. It is a prestigious choice suggested to sommeliers and discerning collectors seeking a proud red wine that combines the monumental personality of the variety with a silkiness and quality consistency enhanced by the large format.

The enological care applied to this selection aims to highlight the technical cleanliness of the raw material through temperature-controlled fermentation and a calibrated maturation in the cellar. The Magnum format gracefully softens the youthful exuberance of the tannins, perfectly integrating the alcohol spine into the wine's extractive body. The sip concludes with a sovereign harmony and outstanding structural stability, making it an ideal investment for high-end fine dining establishments.

Characteristics of Syrah Magnum Red Wine by Paladin

This refined and highly collectible syrah magnum wine reveals a proud, clear character and absolute geometric discipline in the glass:

Organoleptic Profile and Structure

• Alcohol Content: At 13.50% ABV and enhanced by an extractive density protected and refined by the large format, the wine develops with excellent verticality, body, and perfect taste harmony.
• Visual Assessment: Deep and brilliant ruby red color, distinguished by a clear ruby rim and a prominent visual consistency on the walls of the glass.
• Olfactory Profile: An enveloping, frank, and exceptionally clean bouquet. The nose reveals intense aromas of small red fruit jam, wild blackberry, and black blueberry, beautifully balanced by sharp spicy notes of black pepper and subtle hints of blond tobacco.
• Palate: Within its full-bodied and smooth style, the entry into the mouth is straight. The progression develops through soft tannins polished over time, capable of enveloping the palate without roughness, guiding the tasting toward a perfect structural balance and a long, persistent finish.

Recommended Pairings for Syrah Magnum Wine: Serving Protocol

The outstanding flexibility and persuasive profile of this premium Syrah wine in a large format make it a magnificent centerpiece for banquets, exclusive events, and fine-dining pairings shifting easily from land to seafood:

• First Courses and Land Pairings: It pairs splendidly alongside important structured first courses like traditional troccoli alla chitarra in meat sauce, and it matches traditional ribollita dishes perfectly. It is excellent with mixed roasts, grilled red meats, flavorful white meats, and rich platters featuring aged cheeses, artisanal cured meats, and hot crostini.
• Signature Pairings: Extraordinary when enjoyed as part of elite aperitifs or alongside structured fish dishes cooked in rich sauces, where the wine's smoothness beautifully balances the savory depth of the seafood reduction.
• Serving Temperature: It is highly recommended to uncork the bottle slightly in advance and serve it at the optimal temperature of 16 - 18°C.
• Recommended Glassware: A wide, flared Ballon glass, essential for allowing proper oxygenation and channeling the spicy aromatic spectrum directly toward the nose.

The Signature of Excellence of the Paladin Winery

Wines come to life in fertile soils and, above all, are born from the hands of men and women who possess ability, tenacity, experience, and a great passion for viticulture. Founded in 1962 by Valentino Paladin, the reality of the Paladin winery blends historic know-how with state-of-the-art winemaking facilities today. Under the strategic guidance of Carlo, Lucia, and Roberto, the estate establishes itself year after year as an ambassador of Italian winemaking worldwide, combining the artisanal care of single vineyards with the most modern cellar technologies to respond incisively to the demands of the international market.