Recanati Petite Syrah Zinfandel Reserve. Vintage 2015

The Wine

A blend of mainly Petite Sirah with some Zinfandel grapes, this succulent and intensely flavorsome wine is deep purple in color with the aromas of forest berries, chocolate and walnuts. 

The Vineyard 

The Petite Sirah grapes come from a mature vineyard in the Lower Galilee while the Zinfandel grapes are grown in the Upper Galilee. The result is a harmonious and uniquely Israeli blend, a combination of the best of both regions – one hot and one much cooler, and of two varietals, each with distinctly different characteristics. Fermented separately, the two varieties are then combined together and aged in oak barrels for eight months 

Best Served 

Ideally suited to drinking with casseroles and tagine style dishes, it pairs well with meat in rich sauces, pungent cheeses and even with bitter chocolate.  

Recanati's Reserve label wines are produced from the finest grapes received by the winery, those conducive to producing excellent wines. The wines are aged in oak barrels for extended periods and are characterized by their intense and complex flavors. The enological philosophy behind these wines is the production of a wine that is neither "old world" nor "new world" - but rather "Middle Eastern", that faithfully represents the growing region of the grapes. 

Size: 750 ml

Kosher under the supervision of the orthodox union

Located in Israel’s Hefer Valley, the Recanati Winery is a showcase winemaking facility, equipped with the most innovative technology available today. Owned by Lenny Recanati, a native of Israel with ancestral roots stretching back to Italy, the winery is the fruit of Lenny’s life-long dream to produce truly world-class wines. Lewis Pasco, an American-born graduate of the University of California at Davis wine program and a trained chef, serves as chief winemaker. He brings to Recanati a strong dedication to artistry and craftsmanship in winemaking.