Kaid

Kaid

Kaid, syrah variety 'IGT Sicilia', has a pure, velvety feel which envelops the palate in unforgettable sensations.

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SUMMARY

Kaid, Syrah IGT Sicillia, a solar-heart wine

bottiglia kaid The Syrah grape is considered the most Sicilian of the international varieties as its origins are unclear and several experts in the oenolgy field are convinced that the name of this vine traces back to the city of Syracuse in Sicily. Years ago, while travelling on trips through Australia and California, the Alessandro brothers gained a deep appreciation of the splendour and purity of the Syrah produced in these regions. Immediately, their astute viticultural eyes observed the similarities in soil and climate between these New World countries and Sicily and in 1989, they were the first in the region to plant this variety of grape in the family vineyards.

It is from 10 hectares of the Alessandro di Camporeale vineyards, rigorously hand-picking the very best bunches of grapes and only in the earliest part of the day, that outstanding Kaid has been born, considered by many wine lovers as one of the most noteworthy and pure Syrah variety produced in Sicily. The excellence of this wine is evident from its red-ruby colour which is embellished by violet glints and a well-balanced tannin content, so much so that it resembles a fine Burgundy wine. Kaid has a pure, velvety feel which envelops the palate in unforgettable sensations. It is the perfect match to homemade wild boar sauce or with ‘bruciuluni’, a meat roll which is typical of Camporeale cuisine.

Kaid: Technical specifications

kaid label

Wine type: red - IGT Sicily

Alcohol content: 14% proof

Vine type: Syrah

Annual production: 50,000 bottles

Where produced: Contrada Madranova in the Camporeale countryside (Province of Palermo)

Soil type: hilly, clayish chalk, with an alkaline reaction

Altitude: 400 meters above sea level

Age of vines: 1989

Training system: Spurred cordon espalier

No. of vines/hectare: 4,200

Yield/hectare: 6.5 tonnes

Harvesting: by hand; early in the morning during thefirst 20 days in September, select bunches of grapes are gently harvested and put into baskets

Maceration: about 12 days at a controlled temperature

Malolactic fermentation: Yes

Aging: 10 months in Allier oak casks, 6 months in bottles at constant temperature (18ºC)

Serving temperature: 16ºC - 18ºC

Suggested glass type: Small brandy balloon-type

Kaid: Description

bottle of kaid

Colour: ruby red, dark and opaque with violet glints

On the nose: ich and elegant; with notes of black cherries in alcohol, blackcurrants, cocoa, graphite, humus, roasted coffee, rhubarb, leather, black pepper and cloves vying with each other to create an intriguing and charming bouquet

On the palate: powerful, velvety and confident; Kaid is a particularly territorial and Mediterranean wine which seduces the taster with its unmistakable personality, admirably creating an articulate and full-bodied wine, further benefiting from the lively impulsiveness of its well-balanced tannin content

The finish: outstanding and pleasing to the palate; Kaid is a powerful and complex wine which marries exuberance, silkiness and exceptional intensity

Best with: as a signature wine, Kaid is suited for important occasions and more substantial dishes. It also goes well with homemade dishes, such as pasta with sausage ragù (sauce), tasty Sicilian ‘falsomagro’ (a stuffed meat roll with sauce) and braised black pig. It is also excellent with chocolate desserts and potent, matured cheeses