Shirah Teroldego 2021

Shirah’s first Teroldego. Teroldego originates from Trentino in north-eastern Italy. DNA profiling has revealed that it is closely related to Lagrein, is a grandchild of Pinot and is either an aunt or uncle to Syrah. It shares the same general elongated shaped cluster as Syrah but the berries are a bit more spherical and the skins much thicker. Teroldego wines tend to be very darkly colored and quite tannic but probably to a lesser degree than Lagrein. Our Teroldego is grown at Nolan Ranch in Alisos Canyon, an AVA that is celebrated for its Rhone varieties. A moderate climate and rolling hills of weak, loamy soil, interspersed with limestone producing low yields of pretty late ripening fruit. Rhone specialists Thompson Vineyard and the famed Sine Qua Non’s Third Twin vineyard are both located in Alisos Canyon and our Thompson fruit is usually from the last to ripen from all our different sources. This Teroldego is consistent with the variety, being deeply colored and reminiscent of Syrah.

Winemaker Notes

Varietal: Teroldego

Vineyard: Nolan Ranch

Region: Alisos Canyon AVA, Santa Barbara County, CA

Bottle Size: 750ml

New Release TN’s:

Date Tasted: December, 2023

Color: 

Nose: Minty herbaceousness, blueberry, warm cinnamon

Palate: dense, great structure, balanced acidity, fresh, vibrant dark fruit, subtle cola/oak, umami/shiitake note. Awesome finish.

Decant for: An hour of decanting will allow this wine to open up nicely.

Pair with: burgers, lamb shoulder roast, braised short ribs, osso buco

Drinkability: Drink now through 2034