Merlot Garda DOC - Zenato

The barrel-aged Merlot Garda from the Veneto wine-growing region is a dense purple-red in the glass. In the glass, this red wine from Zenato presents aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries and sour cherries, complemented by . The Zenato Merlot Garda impresses with its elegantly dry taste. It was bottled with 6.7 grams of residual sugar. As you would expect from a wine in the high quality wine range, this Italian naturally delights with the finest balance despite its dryness. Excellent taste does not necessarily require a lot of sugar. This velvety red wine is full-bodied and complex on the palate. Thanks to its vital fruit acidity, the Merlot Garda is wonderfully fresh and lively on the palate. The finish of this well-matured red wine from the Veneto wine-growing region, more precisely from Garda DOC, impresses with a good aftertaste.

Vinification of Merlot Garda from Zenato

The basis for the powerful Merlot Garda from Veneto are grapes from the Merlot grape variety. After the grape harvest, the grapes are quickly taken to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully crushed. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks and small wooden barrels at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by maturation for several months in French and Slavonian oak barriques.

Dining recommendations for the Merlot Garda from Zenato

This Italian wine is best enjoyed at a temperature of 15 - 18°C. It is the perfect accompaniment to boeuf bourguignon, stuffed peppers or cod with cucumber and mustard vegetables.