Merlot Colle dei Mandorli

Vintage: 2015
Country: italy
Region: Tuscany
Appelation: Toscana IGT
Color: red
Varietals: Merlot
Serving temp: 16–18 °C (60–64 °F)
Alcohol content: 14%
Format: 12 × 750ml
Trade band: $25–$30 / bottle (case)
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Wine of a saturated ruby red color, with an ample, intense and lingering bouquet with traces of red fruits, full and enveloping flavor structure with extremely fragrant and elegant tannins, a very fine wine suitable for long periods of aging.

Winemaking process

Red-wine fermentation, with 20-25 day maceration on the skins and regular pumpovers for several days. At least 14 mounths in oak barriques, where malolatic fermentation takes place, followed by further bottle-ageing.

Tasting notes

Deep ruby red; generous, complex nose with lingering fragrancent of pungent spice and ripe red berry; well balanced on the palate, firm-structured yet smooth and opulent, with very fine-grained, fragrant tannins: a wine of great breed with Impressive cellaring potential

Food pairings

Ideal with all meat dishes: roasts, stews, and any preparation In juices or sauce; an outstanding partner with small and large wild game