Cashmere by SYLTBAR — The Rare, Low-Sugar Red Wine You’ve Been Searching For

When you think of red wine, what comes to mind? Bold flavor, beautiful color, and a sense of romance and indulgence. What if you could enjoy all of that without the excess sugar, additives, or harsh sulfites? That’s exactly what Cashmere SYLTBAR red wine offers. It’s a low sugar red wine, naturally produced in Italy and elegantly complex, crafted from the rare 100% Carmenère grape.

Often called “the lost grape of Bordeaux,” Carmenère is difficult to cultivate and even harder to find in its pure form. Yet in Friuli, Italy, the SYLTBAR family estate has embraced this challenge, creating a premium red wine that’s unlike anything else on the market. It’s just another reason why the SYLTBAR brand is so unique.

What Makes Cashmere So Unique?

Carmenère is rare in general, but Carmenère from Italy is even rarer. Known for its deep color, soft tannins, and aromatic complexity, this grape thrives in the microclimate of Friuli, where warm days and cool nights help it reach peak expression. Our natural red wine, which we’ve nicknamed Cashmere because of its sophistication, showcases the Carmenère grape in its purest form, with no blending and no manipulation.

Cashmere is crafted without additives, chemicals, or artificial enhancements, and contains no added sulfites, which makes it a naturally low sulfite red wine. This is a distinction that sets it apart from most commercial red wines. This gentle approach preserves the grape’s honest character and results in a remarkably smooth sip.

The SYLTBAR Red Wine Difference

Every bottle of SYLTBAR stands for authenticity, transparency, and wellness without compromise. Cashmere is no exception. It’s an organic red wine that is also vegan and gluten-free. Yes, vegan. You may not realize this, but a lot of wines are not vegan because they use animal byproducts as clarifiers to clear out particles during the fermentation process. SYLTBAR is vegan; our wines stay in the tank long enough to self-stabilize, so there is no need for clarifiers like egg white, gelatin or fish bladder.

Cashmere is also low in sugar, calories and sulfites, making it ideal for those looking for a healthy red wine option. All of the SYLTBAR wines are sustainable and Green Project certified, to ensure environmentally conscious production from vineyard to bottle. Our winery in Friuli, Italy is committed to following ecological practices that reduce the use of energy and waste to protect the planet's precious ecosystem.

In short, Cashmere is a red wine that aligns with your lifestyle without sacrificing quality or taste.

The Craft Behind Cashmere

Cashmere undergoes an extended fermentation and maceration period — up to 16 months — allowing time for rich flavors, velvety tannins, and exceptional depth to develop naturally.

At San Simone Winery, winemaking is treated as an art form. The process is slow, handcrafted, and rooted in generations of tradition. Cashmere is never rushed. It’s an expression of the land, the grape, and the patient craft behind every bottle. The family behind our winery is deeply devoted to purity, green standards and making wine the traditional way since 1915.

Tasting Notes — What to Expect in Your Glass

Pour a glass of Cashmere, and you’ll immediately see why it lives up to its name. It’s full-bodied and harmonious with a beautifully layered structure. Expect round tannins that feel soft and luxurious on the palate, intense aromas like red berries, cinnamon and gentle spice, and a balance of fruit, vegetal tones, and warmth for an elegant, memorable finish 

This is a premium red wine meant to be savored, whether you're enjoying a slow evening at home or celebrating a special moment. Tip: the ideal serving temperature is 68-71.6 °F.

Ideal Food Pairings

What to Serve with a Carmenère Red Wine

Carmenère is known for its soft tannins, subtle spice, and savory undertones, and Cashmere highlights these characteristics beautifully. Because of its natural balance and approachability, this grape pairs effortlessly with a wide range of dishes, from cozy weeknight meals to more refined dinner-party menus.

Cashmere’s profile of red berries, gentle spice, and warm vegetal notes makes it especially well-suited for foods that echo its earthiness or contrast its richness with freshness and brightness.

Here are some of the most perfect pairings for flavor and balance:

●          Herb-Roasted Poultry: Think rosemary chicken, sage-rubbed turkey, or slow-roasted Cornish hens. The savory herbs mirror Cashmere’s aromatic qualities, while the wine’s round tannins complement the tenderness of the meat.

●          Lamb: Carmenère pairs beautifully with lamb because the wine’s spice and warmth can stand up to the richness of the protein. Try grilled lamb chops, roast leg of lamb with garlic and rosemary, or lamb meatballs with Mediterranean seasoning.

●          Beef and Game: While not as heavy as a Cabernet Sauvignon, Cashmere still has the structure to support leaner cuts of beef or game meats. Consider bison burgers, filet mignon, venison, or braised short ribs where the wine’s earthy tones enhance the dish.

●          Mushroom-Based Dishes: Mushrooms are one of the best matches for Carmenère. Their umami depth brings out the wine’s savory notes. Think mushroom risotto, wild mushroom pasta, or a truffle-infused flatbread.

●          Grilled or Roasted Vegetables: Peppers, eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes, especially when grilled or roasted, complement the wine’s soft spice and berry flavors. A vegetable ratatouille or a charred vegetable platter works wonderfully.

●          Hard and Aged Cheeses: Cashmere shines next to cheeses like aged Gouda, Gruyère, Manchego, or Pecorino. These cheeses bring nuttiness and saltiness that highlight the wine’s smooth finish.

●          Mediterranean Cuisine: Dishes featuring olives, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, thyme, or roasted peppers pair naturally with Cashmere’s fruit-forward yet earthy personality. Think grilled chicken souvlaki, lamb kofta, or a rustic vegetable tart.

●          Spiced Dishes (But Not Too Spicy): The wine’s cinnamon and gentle spice notes pair nicely with dishes seasoned with paprika, cumin, coriander, and warm spices, but steer clear of very spicy foods, which can overpower the wine’s subtlety.

Whether you’ve been searching high and low for a low sugar red wine, want a natural red wine with no unnecessary additives, or simply crave something extraordinary, Cashmere by SYLTBAR is the bottle you’ve been waiting for.

Experience the rare, elegant beauty of Cashmere, the 100% Carmenère red wine from SYLTBAR that brings purity, flavor, and craftsmanship together in every pour. Cheers!