Merlot - Vinedos Santa Lucia

The elegant Merlot from the pen of Vinedos Santa Lucia shines into the glass with a luminous purple-red. The bouquet of this red wine from the Valle Central enchants with aromas of blackberry and plum. Its distinctly fruit-driven character is precisely what makes this wine so special.

The Vinedos Santa Lucia Merlot presents itself to the connoisseur as wonderfully dry. This red wine never appears rough or meager, as one might expect from a wine beyond the 4-euro mark. Balanced and complex, this creamy and velvety red wine presents itself on the palate. The finish of this youthful red wine from the Valle Central winegrowing region finally impresses with a remarkable length.

Vinification of the Vinedos Santa Lucia Merlot

This well-balanced red wine from Chile is made from the Merlot grape variety. The berries for this Chilean red wine are harvested at optimal ripeness, particularly quickly and at the coolest possible time of day in order to preserve their aromas. After the grape harvest, the grapes are immediately brought to the winery. There they are sorted and gently crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks and small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. After fermentation is complete, the elegant Merlot is matured for another 6 months in oak barrels.

Food recommendation for the Merlot from Vinedos Santa Lucia

This Chilean is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15–18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompanying wine with ossobuco, spicy lamb curry, or braised chicken in red wine.

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