Vint Private Selection Merlot - Robert Mondavi

The Private Selection Merlot from Robert Mondavi in California offers a bright, purple-red color in the glass. In the glass, this red wine from Robert Mondavi displays aromas of plum, complemented by cranberry, toasted wood, and black cherry. The Robert Mondavi Private Selection Merlot presents itself to the wine drinker pleasantly dry. This red wine never appears coarse or lean, as one might expect from a wine in the high-quality segment. On the palate, this well-balanced red wine is characterized by an exceedingly silky texture. The finish of this youthful red wine from the California wine-growing region ultimately delights with a remarkable length.

Vinification of the Private Selection Merlot from Robert Mondavi

The basis for the balanced Private Selection Merlot from the USA is grapes from the Merlot variety. After the harvest, the grapes are brought to the press house as quickly as possible. There they are selected and gently crushed. Fermentation then takes place in small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. After the fermentation is complete, the elegant Private Selection Merlot is aged for another 10 months in oak barrels.

Food recommendation for the Private Selection Merlot from Robert Mondavi

This American red wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It pairs perfectly as an accompaniment to pumpkin casserole, duck breast with sugar snap peas, or cabbage rolls.

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