Syrah 2020
A refined and confident expression of Syrah, shaped by precision and balance.
Domaine Bessa Valley Syrah 2020 continues the estate’s pursuit of purity and structure, capturing the natural elegance of the variety through careful selection and disciplined winemaking. Drawn from selected parcels, this vintage reveals a slightly more open and expressive profile, while preserving the depth and composure that define the style.
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
The wine shows a deep, vibrant purple colour, immediately suggesting concentration and intensity.
The aromatic profile unfolds with layers of blackberry and blueberry, intertwined with clove, tobacco and subtle hints of dark chocolate. A delicate smoky nuance adds further depth.
On the palate, Syrah 2020 is velvety and structured, with polished tannins and a balanced, high-medium body. The fruit remains pure and lifted, supported by fine mineral tension and a savoury edge. The finish is long, elegant and persistent, leaving a sense of harmony and quiet power.
Terroir & Winemaking
This wine follows the estate’s signature vinification approach, focused on preserving fruit integrity and building structure through precision:
- Manual harvesting with strict vineyard selection
- Careful destemming and berry sorting
- Gravity transfer into concrete tanks without crushing
- Cold maceration for aromatic extraction
- Controlled fermentation and extended maceration
- Malolactic fermentation
- Aging for 18 months in 100% new French oak
The result is a wine that balances concentration with finesse, expressing both the character of the vintage and the identity of the terroir.
Food Pairing & Serving
- Grilled and roasted red meats
- Game and slow-cooked dishes
- Aged and creamy cheeses
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Cellaring Potential
Cellaring potential: 8–12+ years
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Petite Syrah 2020
A Focused Expression of Syrah from Bessa Valley
Petite Syrah 2020 is a pure and concentrated expression of Syrah from the vineyards of Bessa Valley. This wine reflects the natural intensity of the variety, shaped by careful viticulture and a restrained approach in the cellar. It is a Syrah that speaks through depth and texture rather than volume.Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
Petite Syrah 2020 presents an opaque, deep crimson colour. The aromatic profile is rich and layered, with a distinctive focus:- Primary aromas: Blueberry, blackberry and ripe dark fruit.
- Secondary notes: Violet, black pepper, subtle smoky tones, dark chocolate and a gentle savoury nuance reminiscent of cured meat.
Terroir & Grape Variety
- 100% Syrah
Winemaking & Ageing
Food Pairing & Serving
- Meats: Grilled beef, slow-cooked lamb, duck breast
- Spiced dishes: Mildly spiced stews, roasted vegetables with herbs
- Cheeses: Semi-hard and aged cheeses
Cellaring & Production
DUO by Enira 2022
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
The wine shows a dark ruby colour, clear and vivid. The aromatic profile is open and expressive, offering:- Primary aromas: Plum, black cherry and blueberry.
- Secondary notes: Subtle leather, toasted bread and gentle earthy nuances.
Terroir & Grape Varieties
- 50% Merlot
- 50% Syrah
Winemaking & Ageing
Food Pairing & Serving
- Meats: Roasted chicken, pork tenderloin, grilled sausages
- Vegetarian dishes: Lentil stews, roasted root vegetables
- Cheeses: Semi-hard cheeses and mild aged varieties
Cellaring Potential
Rosé Enira Grande Cuvée 2024
Elegance and Freshness from the Thracian Lowlands
Bessa Valley Rosé Grande Cuvée 2024 represents a refined and expressive rosé style shaped by careful vineyard selection and precise winemaking. Crafted with attention to freshness, fruit purity and balance, the wine reflects the character of the Thracian Lowlands while maintaining an elegant and vibrant profile.
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
The wine reveals a brilliant, light pink colour with luminous reflections. The aromatic profile is generous and charming, opening with:
- Primary aromas: Citrus, peach and pear.
- Secondary notes: Banana and subtle tropical nuances.
On the palate, Rosé Grande Cuvée 2024 is soft and rounded, showing lively freshness and a pleasant crispness. The fruit remains expressive and vibrant, while the texture stays smooth and balanced. The finish is long and refreshing, completing the lively character of the wine.
Terroir & Grape Varieties
Selected vineyard parcels in Bessa Valley provide the balance between aromatic intensity and freshness that defines this rosé. Careful analysis of the grapes determines the optimal harvest moment, ensuring purity of fruit and natural acidity.
Grape Varieties:
- 62% Petit Verdot
- 38% Syrah
Winemaking & Ageing
Production begins with careful parcel selection and detailed grape analysis. The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo destemming followed by quality separation of whole berries on vibrating sorting tables.
Direct pneumatic pressing allows precise control of juice parameters such as colour, total acidity and phenolic balance. Alcoholic fermentation lasts around 20 days at controlled temperatures of 14–16°C, preserving aromatic freshness.
The wine is aged on heavy lees for three months, followed by blending and additional ageing on fine lees for 1–3 months, contributing subtle texture and complexity. The final stages include stabilisation, filtration and bottling.
Food Pairing & Serving
Bessa Valley Rosé Grande Cuvée 2024 pairs beautifully with light and fresh cuisine while maintaining enough structure to complement more delicate dishes:
- Seafood: Grilled fish, prawns, seafood salads
- Light dishes: Fresh salads, vegetables, soft cheeses
- Mediterranean cuisine: Dishes with herbs, citrus and olive oil
Serving temperature: 8–10°C
Cellaring & Production
Cellaring potential: Best enjoyed young for its freshness and vibrant fruit character.
Average annual production: Approximately 4,000 bottles (0.75 L).
Petit Enira 2020
Petit Enira 2020: A Refined Merlot with Quiet Depth
Petit Enira 2020 offers a composed and approachable expression of Merlot from Bessa Valley. It is a wine shaped by balance rather than excess, where fruit, freshness and structure meet in a calm and confident style.
Tasting Profile & Sensory Experience
The wine shows a deep ruby colour, clear and inviting. The aromatic profile is warm and layered:
- Primary aromas: Black cherry and blackcurrant.
- Secondary notes: Roasted spices and a discreet touch of cinnamon.
On the palate, Petit Enira 2020 is medium-bodied, with a lively, refreshing acidity that brings clarity to the fruit. The tannins are silky and well integrated, creating a smooth, velvety texture. Ripe fruit is supported by gentle structure, and the finish is balanced and nuanced, leaving a lasting impression of fresh fruit and subtle spice.
Vintage Character
The 2020 vintage brings out the natural elegance of Merlot, combining varietal clarity with a sense of harmony. Careful work in the vineyard and cellar has resulted in a wine that is both accessible in its youth and capable of graceful development.
Terroir & Winemaking
Grape Variety:
- 100% Merlot
Winemaking:
The grapes are harvested by hand with strict quality control in the vineyard. After destemming and careful berry selection, whole berries are transferred by gravity into concrete tanks without crushing. Cold maceration precedes fermentation, followed by controlled alcoholic fermentation and extended warm maceration.
After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for 18 months in French oak barrels, 30% new and 70% one-year-old, adding structure and subtle complexity without overshadowing the fruit.
The final blend is filtered and bottled.
Food Pairing & Serving
Petit Enira 2020 pairs naturally with a wide range of dishes and is equally enjoyable on its own:
- Meats: Roast chicken, pork, veal and duck
- Hearty dishes: Pasta with rich sauces and mushroom dishes
- Cheeses: Semi-hard and mildly aged cheeses
Serving temperature: 16–18°C
Cellaring Potential
Enjoyable now for its balance and freshness, with the ability to develop further nuance over the next 5–7 years.
Kiss of Life – Rosé
The Language of Delicacy
Some wines speak loudly. Others leave a lasting impression in silence.
Kiss of Life Rosé by Bessa Valley belongs to the latter — a wine defined by nuance, elegance and precision. Inspired by the quiet emotional depth of music, it celebrates those subtle moments that stay with us the longest.
The Philosophy of Delicacy
Creating a refined rosé is not about doing more, but about doing less — with absolute precision.
Crafted from Syrah, Petit Verdot and Merlot, Kiss of Life is guided by purity and balance. The process begins in the vineyard, with careful parcel selection, precise harvest timing and hand-picking under strict quality control.
In the winery, every step is designed to preserve finesse:
- Gentle destemming and whole-berry selection
- Direct pneumatic pressing for delicate colour extraction
- Fermentation at controlled temperatures of 14–16°C
Texture, Depth & Balance
The wine gains further dimension through ageing:
- 3 months on heavy lees
- Followed by additional ageing on fine lees
This approach brings not only freshness, but also subtle texture, depth and a soft, rounded mouthfeel.
A Rosé That Whispers
In the glass, Kiss of Life reveals a pale, luminous colour with delicate orange hues.
The aromas unfold with elegance — strawberry, raspberry, mango, pear and spring flowers.
On the palate, the wine is soft, balanced and refined.
The finish is long and graceful.
This is not a wine that seeks attention — it earns it.
The Beauty of Quiet Moments
Kiss of Life is not about intensity — it is about presence.
A wine for late afternoons, quiet conversations and moments that need no explanation.
Kiss of Life — the quiet moments stay the longest.
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