The vines are trained in double-cordon on clay soils right next to the site of the exclusive Per Sempre Syrah. They were planted in 2004, Per Sempre already in 1998.
Vinification takes place for 6 months in amphorae, with full skin contact. After that, the wine is pressed and then aged for another four to five months in three to four-year-old French barriques, followed by a few more months of bottle aging. "Keir" means "handcrafted" in Ancient Greek. There are only 2,500 bottles of this exceptional wine produced each year.
Keir is always the more elegant Syrah, while Per Sempre is the powerhouse of the winery.
Deep, bright ruby red. The nose is dark-berry with lots of blackberries, plums, and some blueberries. Fine fresh herbs from rosemary to sage to thyme and blond tobacco add complexity – this spice perfectly embodies and reflects the Tuscan coast. On the palate, the wine is juicy and intense. Cherries roll over the tongue. Pepper spice, cedarwood, a hint of cinnamon, then herbal spice again. The tannins are velvety, almost creamy, leaving earthy petrol, candle wax, and dark chocolate in the mouth. This intense finesse and versatility, combined with phenomenal balance, is simply brilliant! Syrah is probably one of the most promising grape varieties in the Maremma region.
