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RedToscanaIGT

Mèro

by Enrico Santini · Tuscany, Italy

Appellation
ToscanaIGT
Type
Red
Grapes
100% Merlot
Vineyard
Selected grapes from the finest and oldest Merlot vines.
Vintages
2019
Enrico SantiniTuscany, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

MÈRO is produced from selected fruit from the finest and oldest Merlot vines, planted with East/Southwest exposure.

Grapes

100% Merlot.

Vinification

The bunches are harvested by hand and carefully selected. Selection continues through several picking passes made on different days over the course of the harvest. Maceration takes place at 24–28°C. Its extended duration is decided by daily tastings from the tanks.

Ageing

The wine matures for at least 18 months in oak barriques: 80% second-use barrels and 20% new barrels. A long period of bottle ageing follows before release.

Technical data

IGT Toscana. The published vintage is 2019, with 14.5% alcohol. Contains sulphites. Ageing potential exceeds 20 years.

Tasting profile

Deep, concentrated ruby red with dark purple highlights. The nose is elegant and concentrated, combining ripe blackberry, blackcurrant and black plum with fine notes of tobacco and cocoa. Dense, powerful and intense on the palate, with abundant extract and pleasing freshness. The tannins are powerful yet fine and soft, carrying the wine into a long, complex finish.

Serving and pairing

Serve at 20°C. Pair with substantial main courses, grilled meats, game or long-aged cheeses.