2015 Castagna Sparkling Genesis Syrah

An arresting expression of Syrah from the granitic soils of Beechworth, Castagna’s Sparkling Genesis is anything but conventional. Made in the méthode traditionnelle, this singular sparkling red combines elegance and gravitas in equal measure.

Fine, persistent bubbles carry lifted aromatics of dark cherry, blood plum and wild blackberry, interwoven with layers of black pepper, spice and dried rose petals. The palate is poised and savoury, with beautifully managed tannins and a subtle earthiness that grounds its natural energy. Long, dry and complex, this is a serious sparkling red—distinctly Australian, unmistakably Castagna.