Merlot

  • Colour
  • Intense ruby red, taking on garnet shades with ageing.
  • Scent
  • Full, fragrant and slightly herbaceous aroma, reminiscent of sour cherry, raspberry, blackberry and blueberry. When aged, the bouquet acquires spicy and wild nuances.
  • Flavour
  • Dry, structured, full-bodied and intense flavour. After two to three years it refines considerably and acquires a dry flavour with a pleasant bitter aftertaste.
  • Alcohol Content
  • 12,5% vol.
  • Suitable for
  • It goes well with all red and white meat dishes either grilled, barbecued, roast or stewed. In Friuli Venezia Giulia it also goes well with semi-mature and mature cheeses, pasta and bean soup and frico with onions.
  • Preferably served at 18-20°C.
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