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Gufo Merlot wine — Tollo winery — Dionysus
Red

Gufo Merlot

by Tollo · Abruzzo, Italy

TypeRed
GrapesMerlot
Alcohol13.0%
SweetnessOff-dry
ColourRed
Colour depthDeep
BodyMedium-bodied
Serve at10–12 °C
Bottled in0.75 l
FarmingCertified biodynamic winery ·Demeter ↗
TolloAbruzzo, Italy

About this wine

Vineyard and terroir

The fruit is harvested in Abruzzo, Molise and Puglia.

Vinification

After harvest, the grapes undergo skin maceration and temperature-controlled fermentation in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting profile

Soft in texture, with well-balanced tannins and notes of red fruit on both the nose and palate.

Label / history

“Gufo” means “owl” in Italian. This nocturnal creature, known for moving freely in the dark, has long symbolised knowledge, wind and craftsmanship. In Ancient Rome, the owl was regarded as the bird of the soul of the goddess Minerva.