Leonetti Vineyards Merlot 1996: an excellence from Washington State. Intense ruby, offers a bouquet of red fruits, leather, and tobacco. Full-bodied, balanced, with silky tannins and an inviting finish. Perfect with refined red meats.
USA - Washington State Dry Red Wine Merlot
Leonetti Vineyards Merlot - 1996 750 ml
201.25 €
Colour
Deep ruby red, with garnet reflections upon aging.
Bouquet
Ripe dark berries, plum, with notes of leather, tobacco, and sweet spices.
Taste
Full-bodied, silky tannins, balanced. Long persistent finish with fruit and spice notes.
Alcohol content
14.5% vol.
Type of glass
Large Bordeaux glass for structured red wines.
Pairings
Roasted red meats, game, braised dishes, and aged cheeses.
Refinement
In French oak barriques for 18-22 months, then bottle aged.
Vinification
Fermentation in stainless steel, prolonged maceration, malolactic fermentation.
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