Merlot

Tasting Notes: Matarocchio 2017 is rich with an intense color. Its nose offers aromas of juniper, bay leaves, Morello cherries and licorice. Despite vintage forecasts, this wine is not overly opulent: no overripe notes, rather... Read More

Tasting Notes: Wild cherries preserved in spirit, chocolate, violets, vanilla and exotic spices. Aged 20 months in French oak barriques, this rich red is full bodied and round, perfectly balanced with vibrant, velvety tannins.... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Avignonesi Desiderio is 100% Merrlot. Cherry and plum jam notes jump from the glass and fade to hints of black tea, rhubarb, and graphite, with final touches of cardamom. On the palate it is enveloping and deep,... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Bertani Bertarose has aromas of berries and spices. The palate is balanced with good structure and a vibrant acidity, with a fresh, pleasant finish. Perfect as an aperitif, the wine is ideal paired with salads,... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Cupano Ombrone is an organic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Each is vinified separately, fermented in steel with frequent pump-over, and aged for 18 months in barrique. Bottled without... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Fabrizio Pratessi Carmignano Riserva Il Circo Rosso is a blend of 70% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc, and 10% Merlot. A very intense ruby red color that is almost impenetrable, it opens... Read More

Tasting Notes: The color of the Patrimo is a ruby red, clear and impregnable at the same time. Perfumes of marmalade of delicate black fruits are evident, as are sweet spices, eucalyptus, vanilla and coffee. The tannins are sweet,... Read More

Estate History: Franco Terpin founded his estate in San Floriano del Collio of Friuli in 1994. Today the farm stretches across twelve hectares of wine production. Franco grows Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Ribolla Gialla,... Read More

Tasting Notes: The Il Borro Toscana Rosso, the top wine of the estate, is a blend of 50% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Syrah. This full-bodied, elegant wine displays a core of ripe raspberry and kirsch.Floral with forest... Read More

Estate History: Le Due Terre was founded in 1984 by Silvana Forte and Flavio Basilicata in Prepotto, on the eastern hills of Friuli in northeastern Italy. The name “Le Due Terre” is a tribute to the terroir of this... Read More

Tasting Notes: Tristo is a light and versatile expression of Merlot from the hills of Umbria. The low 11.5% abv elevates the palate with a thirst-quenching acidity and character: red fruits, black berries, and wild notes of the... Read More

Tasting Note: The Meroi Nestri Rosso is a blend of Merlot and Refosco. A deep ruby color, with aromas of plum, bing cherry, currants, violets, tobacco, spice and a hint of smoke. The medium body is vibrant, balanced and well structured,... Read More

Tasting Notes: On the nose it is fine and intense, fruity, herbaceous and floral notes accompanied by light spicy nuances that slowly reveal themselves in the glass, hints of red fruit, such as morello cherry, plum, followed by... Read More

Tasting Notes: Iugum Rosso is a blend of 80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon from soil mixtures of clay and limestone planted in 1992. This blend is loaded with dark red and black fruit notes and herbal undertones. Cassis and tobacco... Read More