MUSTIGUILLO | PELA ROQUES SYRAH 2021 75cl

Pela Roques Syrah 2021 is Mustiguillo's interpretation of a Mediterranean Syrah grown at high altitude. It is born in Finca Conejeros, north of Requena, at 850 meters, on a unique soil of sandstone with quartz and feldspar.

Its name refers to the wallcreeper (pela-roques in Catalan), a mountain bird that forages for food in rock crevices. Mustiguillo translates this image to the vineyard, exploring different soils and landscapes to discover unique expressions of each variety. The result is a Syrah with marked minerality, freshness, and a characteristic silky texture.

Characteristics

Vintage: 2021
Winery: Mustiguillo
Grape variety: 100% Syrah
Wine type: Red, aged
Origin: Requena, Valencia
Viticulture: Organic
Vineyard: Finca Conejeros
Area: 3.3 hectares
Altitude: 850 meters
Soil: Sandstone with presence of quartz and feldspar
Winemaking: Fermentation with indigenous yeasts in oak vats, using 50% whole clusters
Maceration: Approximately 5 weeks, with delicate extraction
Aging: 8 months in oak vat
Alcohol: 13.5% vol.
Serving temperature: 16 ºC
Format: 75 cl

Winemaking

The grapes come from Finca Conejeros, a mountain vineyard located north of Requena, where the altitude of 850 meters helps preserve the natural freshness of the Syrah.

After passing through a selection table, fermentation takes place in oak vats with indigenous yeasts and 50% whole clusters. Maceration lasts about five weeks, seeking a gentle extraction that preserves the elegance of the fruit and avoids an overly marked structure.

Subsequently, the wine remains for eight months in an oak vat, a large-volume container that allows for refining its texture and adding depth without making the wood the protagonist.

Tasting Notes

On the nose, it shows a deep and mineral character, with red fruit, hints of undergrowth, and peculiar mineral notes, forming a complex profile far from the riper and heavier expressions of Syrah.

On the palate, it stands out especially for its silky texture. It has length, freshness, and a precise structure, with polished tannins and a mineral sensation that accompanies the fruit to the finish.

The combination of altitude, soil, and gentle winemaking offers an elegant and fluid Syrah, where the expression of the vineyard is paramount.

Pairing

Its balance between fruit, minerality, and texture allows it to be paired with grilled fish, rice dishes, white meats, and poultry. It can also be very interesting with mushrooms, roasted vegetables, and grilled Mediterranean dishes.

Serve around 16 ºC to fully appreciate its freshness and aromatic character.

Pela Roques Syrah 2021 demonstrates a different side of this variety: Mediterranean mountains, altitude, and rock transformed into a red wine with a silky texture and mineral character. A Syrah that finds its identity not in power, but in freshness, precision, and landscape.