INFORMATION SHEET
Maharis
2024
SYRAH SICILIA D.O.C.
Pure Syrah
COLOR
Red ruby
NOSE
Mature fruit (cherry, raspberry, blackcurrant) and spicy notes
TASTE
Full bodied and soft, with a silky texture and elegant, iodized tannins. It offers a return of the crispy and spicy fruit notes. Persistent and delicately spiced finish
PAIRINGS
Fine meats, game noble, braised red meats, stew, cheeses
TEMPERATURE
16-18°C
PRODUCTION AREA
Sicily – Noto
TRAINING SYSTEM
Bush system
VINIFICATION
A temperature-controlled fermentation and maceration for
about 18 days
AGING
12-14 months in small barrels
BOTTLE AGING PRIOR TO RELEASE
6 months at least
The name “Mahâris” refers to the ancient Arab watchtowers (called Mahâris) located along the coast of south-eastern Sicily, particularly in the Val di Noto, which were used to scan the sea and monitor trade routes.
The wine symbolises the union between Syrah, cultivated using the traditional Sicilian alberello system, and the unique terroir of Noto. The excellent soil and climate conditions found in Sicily have allowed this grape variety to adapt perfectly. In the southernmost tip of the island, where the microclimate is influenced by the convergence of two seas, the Mediterranean heat and bush training allow it to reach perfect ripeness, while the calcareous soils give the wine an elegance and minerality that balance the power and warmth typical of the area.
