2013 Suisassi
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The 2013 Syrah Suisassi is faithful to the grape and shows abundant notes of blackberry, cured meat, exotic spice and grilled herb. Luca D’Attoma has been experimenting with increased stem inclusion. In the 2012 vintage, 30% of the mass saw stem inclusion, but that figure rises to 100% with the 2016 vintage. This wine was not produced in 2014. This Syrah is an extremely well integrated and smoothly textured. The oak still needs time to integrate, but past tasting experiences with Suisassi give excellent promise for its age-worthiness. Luca believes stem inclusion provokes a slightly reduced effect when the wine is young. For this reason, you should wait before popping the cork. The 2013 vintage in particular boasts an all-Rhône approach.
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James Suckling
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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Duemani's 2013 Syrah Suisassi is impressive. The inclusion of a third of whole clusters adds considerable aromatic lift and nuance to the dark fruit flavors. Lavender, mint, sage, licorice and plum are all pushed forward. Beams of underlying acidity shape the expressive, saline finish.
An exquisite, beautifully layered wine, the 2013 Syrah Suisassi is full of varietal character and nuance. There is plenty of peppery varietal character, but otherwise the 30% whole clusters are pretty much buried by the sheer intensity of the fruit. Creamy and expansive throughout, the 2013 is shaping up to be a real jewel of a wine.
The 2013 Syrah Suisassi is breathtaking. The flavors are vivid and totally crystalline in a Syrah that dazzles from start to finish. The 2013 has not been racked yet, and it is an infant, but at the same time, it's beauty is impossible to miss. I am already looking forward to tasting it next year!