Sodale Merlot Lazio IGP 1,5l Magnum - Tenuta Montiano

In the glass, the Sodale Merlot Lazio 1.5l Magnum from Tenuta Montiano reveals a dense purple-red color. When swirling the glass, this red wine reveals a high viscosity, which can be seen in church windows on the edge of the glass. On the nose, this Tenuta Montiano red wine reveals all kinds of plums, raspberries and redcurrants. As if that wasn't already impressive, vanilla is added thanks to the ageing in small wooden barrels.

This wine impresses with its elegantly dry taste. It was bottled with exceptionally low residual sugar. This is a genuine quality wine that clearly stands out from simpler qualities and so, despite its dryness, this Italian naturally delights with the finest balance. Excellent taste does not necessarily require sugar. On the tongue, this powerful red wine is characterized by an incredibly velvety texture. Thanks to its moderate fruit acidity, the Sodale Merlot Lazio 1.5l Magnum flatters the palate with a velvety sensation without lacking any juicy liveliness. On the finish, this youthful red wine from the Lazio wine-growing region impresses with its considerable length. Once again, there are hints of raspberry and plum. Mineral notes from the limestone and clay-dominated soils are added to the finish.

Vinification of the Sodale Merlot Lazio 1.5l Magnum from Tenuta Montiano

This wine clearly focuses on one grape variety, namely Merlot. Only first-class grapes were harvested for this exceptionally powerful single-varietal wine from Tenuta Montiano. The vines that produce the grapes for this wine grow on clay and limestone soils in Lazio. The Sodale Merlot Lazio 1.5l Magnum is an Old World wine in the best sense of the word, as this Italian wine exudes an extraordinary European charm that clearly underlines the success of wines from the Old World. After the grape harvest, the grapes are immediately taken to the winery. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in small oak barrels at controlled temperatures. Vinification is followed by ageing for 9 months in oak barriques.

Serving recommendation for the Sodale Merlot Lazio 1.5l Magnum from Tenuta Montiano

This Italian wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is the perfect accompaniment to vegetable stew with pesto, pumpkin casserole or pasta with sausage dumplings

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