La Cayetana Syrah, Los Chacayes '22

La Cayetana Syrah, Los Chacayes '22La Cayetana is one of the most exciting young projects in the Uco Valley of Argentina a small, grower driven estate focused on high elevation, hand farmed vineyards in the stony soils of Los Chacayes. Emilia Armando and Eduardo Soler purchased a historic property, once a 168 acre vineyard and Manor that was once a meeting place for everyone from Cardinals to Generals. They began to restore the property, and released their first wine in 2020. While not

La Cayetana is one of the most exciting young projects in the Uco Valley of Argentina — a small, grower-driven estate focused on high-elevation, hand-farmed vineyards in the stony soils of Los Chacayes. Emilia Armando and Eduardo Soler purchased a historic property, once a 168 acre vineyard and Manor that was once a meeting place for everyone from Cardinals to Generals. They began to restore the property, and released their first wine in 2020. 

While not a grape synonymous with Argentinean wine, we absolutely adore their 2022 Syrah!

Fermented with 50% whole clusters and aged in neutral French oak, the wine is all about purity and lift. Dark blue and black fruits mingle with violet, lavender, white pepper, and a savory black-olive nuance, carried by that signature Los Chacayes mineral tension. Fine tannins and a modest 13.6% alcohol keep it beautifully balanced and refined.

Pair this with grilled lamb chops or or with mushroom risotto. We do recommend a short decant before drinking, as it really opens up with air.