Merlot Terre Siciliane IGT 1,0 l - Collezione Il Mio

The Il Mio Merlot Terre Siciliane from the wine-growing region of Sicily is a bright purple red in the glass. Held at a slight angle, the red wine glass reveals a charming purple hue at the edges. If you give it a little air by swirling it, you can perceive a first-class balance in this red wine, as it is neither watery nor syrupy or liqueur-like on the glass walls. The first nose of Il Mio Merlot Terre Siciliane presents blackberries, mulberries and blackcurrants. The fruity parts of the bouquet are joined by even more fruity-balsamic nuances.

This dry red wine from Collezione Il Mio is ideal for people who would prefer 0.0 grams of residual sugar in their wine. The Il Mio Merlot Terre Siciliane comes very close to this, as it was vinified with just 6 grams of residual sugar. On the palate, this well-balanced red wine is characterized by an incredibly balanced texture. Thanks to its moderate fruit acidity, Il Mio Merlot Terre Siciliane has a soft mouthfeel without lacking any juicy liveliness. The finish of this red wine from the wine-growing region of Sicily, which is capable of maturing, ultimately delights with a remarkable aftertaste.

Vinification of Collezione Il Mio Il Mio Merlot Terre Siciliane

The balanced Il Mio Merlot Terre Siciliane from Italy is a single-varietal wine made from the Merlot grape variety. The grapes grow under optimal conditions in Sicily. Here, the vines dig their roots deep into soils of sedimentary and weathered rock. After being harvested by hand, the grapes are transported to the press house as quickly as possible. Here they are sorted and carefully crushed. This is followed by fermentation in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. The fermentation is followed by maturation on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally bottled.

Recommendation for Il Mio Merlot Terre Siciliane from Collezione Il Mio

This Italian wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is the perfect accompaniment to red onions stuffed with couscous and apricots, ossobuco or spaghetti with caper and tomato sauce.