Merlot 'Parabuio' Castello di Meleto

Toscana IGT • Tuscany • Castello di Meleto
Category
Red Wines
Region
Tuscany
Denomination
Toscana IGT
Alcohol
14%
Vinification
Destemming and soft crushing followed by alcoholic fermentation with repeated pumping over
Aging
Short stay in cement and 24 months in new and second-passage barrels
Grape varieties
Merlot 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites

Tasting Notes

Hailing from Tuscany, this wine offers an authentic taste of the local terroir. With 14% alcohol content, it offers a full-bodied and robust structure. Crafted from Merlot 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. The palate shows depth and structure, with a finish that lingers pleasantly. The fruit is sourced from vineyards vines planted in 1998 at 390-470 meters altitude on marl-rich soils. Vinification: destemming and soft crushing followed by alcoholic fermentation with repeated pumping over. The wine is aged short stay in cement and 24 months in new and second-passage barrels. A wine capturing the sun-drenched hills of Tuscany in every glass.

Food Pairings

🍽️ Rich pasta dishes with meat sauce
🍽️ Aged Italian cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano
🍽️ Wild mushroom risotto
🍽️ Braised lamb with herbs
🍽️ Grilled red meats and game
🍽️ Mature pecorino cheese

About Tuscany Wine Region

Tuscany is Italy's most celebrated wine region, home to legendary denominations like Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano.

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