Karas Reserve Syrah

"Karas" Reserve is a dry red wine made from a blend of international grape varieties. The vineyard terroir is characterized by a mountainous continental climate with hot summers and cold, dry winters. The soils are heavy, stony, and of volcanic origin. The harvest is done manually in mid-September into 20 kg boxes. At the winery, the berries are sorted on double-selection tables. After a 5-day cold maceration, fermentation is carried out at 26–28 ºC for 20 days, followed by malolactic fermentation. The wine is then aged in 225-liter French and Armenian oak barrels (40% new), for 14 months in stainless steel tanks and 12 months in bottles. The wine can be enjoyed young or stored for up to 5 years from the bottling date.