Merlot 'Profeta' Macchion dei Lupi

Toscana IGT • Tuscany • Macchion dei Lupi
Category
Red Wines
Region
Tuscany
Denomination
Toscana IGT
Alcohol
13.5%
Vinification
Spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in oak barrels and barriques, without controlled temperature and without filtrations
Aging
36 months in oak barrels and partly in barriques
Grape varieties
Merlot 100%
Notes
Contains sulfites
Merlot 'Profeta' Macchion dei Lupi Italian wine - Toscana IGT from Tuscany

Tasting Notes

Produced in Tuscany, this wine reflects a genuine sense of place. With 13.5% alcohol, it strikes a confident balance between body and freshness. Crafted from Merlot 100%, this wine expresses the unique terroir characteristics. Expect layered dark fruit aromas, firm tannins and a long, satisfying finish. The fruit is sourced from vineyards in a hilly soil rich in clay and volcanic mineral. Biodynamic farming. Vinification: spontaneous alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in oak barrels and barriques, without controlled temperature and without filtrations. The wine is aged 36 months in oak barrels and partly in barriques. A wine reflecting Tuscany's renowned terroir with elegant tannin structure and aging potential.

Food Pairings

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

About Tuscany Wine Region

From the rolling hills of Chianti to the coastal Maremma, Tuscany's diverse terroir produces wines of exceptional character and aging potential.

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