Siós, Costers del Segre DO (Catalonia, Spain) 2021

 Denominación de Origen (D.O.) Costers Del Segre is nearly a desert and known for their Cava and red wines.  Siós, a label under the Costers del Sio winery, is focused on making wines with identity.  Their Cau del Gat, or "Cat’s Den," is designed to highlight the excellent Syrah produced in D.O. Costers del Segre.  While only 10% of the wine is made from Syrah, the dark color and deeper flavors are thanks to the inclusion of Syrah.  Overall, the wine showed dark fruits, subtle cedar, and delicious earthy notes, ranging from tobacco leaf and leather to cardamom and potting soil.  I am starting to think the world needs more Garnacha, Tempranillo, and Syrah blends coming out of Catalonia.