Merlot

Producer:
Azienda Vitivinicola Ornella Bellia
Region:
Veneto
Grape:
Merlot (100%)
Classification:
IGT Veneto
Vintage:
2018
Capacity:
0.75 l

Dry red wine with Merlot. A venetian Merlot from the eastern part of the region, from around Pramaggiore. Like every wine from Ornelia Belia it is well made- careful selection of ripe grapes, precise fermentation and ageing for a few months in stainless steel will satisfy enthusiasts of Merlots. A delicate and elegant wine, excellent with mushroom risotto.

Details

Color: vivid red with violet hues.
Aroma: notes of blackberry, wild grass, red fruits.
Flavor: gently tannic, balanced, pleasant.
Food Matching: perfect for mushroom risotto, risotto alla milanese with saffron, pastas and ravioli filled with meat.
Serving temperature: 18%.
Alcohol content: 12,5%.

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