Mr Borio's Shiraz - Simonsig

IN BRIEF

📍 Stellenbosch · 100% Shiraz
From a single vineyard
12 months in French oak

Why we like it

Mr Borio's Shiraz pays homage to Giuseppe "Mr Borio" Borio, the Piedmontese who helped found the Simonsig winery in 1968 together with the Malan family. It is an elegant and contemporary Syrah, combining fruit intensity, freshness, and a refined tannic texture.

Wine profile

The bouquet opens with intense aromas of blackberry, raspberry, plum, and violet, accompanied by light spicy nuances. On the palate, it is harmonious and juicy, with ripe fruit, silky tannins, and a pleasant freshness that provides balance. The finish is long, soft, and elegant.

Simonsig's signature

The grapes come from a single vineyard in Stellenbosch and are hand-harvested. Part of the fermentation takes place with whole clusters, while a small portion of the Syrah is obtained through carbonic maceration, a technique that enhances the fruity and floral character of the wine. The 12-month aging in French barriques completes the profile with elegance, without overpowering the expressiveness of the grape variety.

Food pairing

Perfect with gourmet burgers, grilled ribs, lamb, game, gourmet pizza, and mushroom-based dishes.

Serving

Serve at 15-18°C. Decanting for about 30 minutes is recommended.

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Technical sheet

Cork: cork
Alcohol: 13.5%
Residual sugars: 2.3 g/l
Total acidity: 6.1 g/l
pH: 3.35