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Description

The Merlot that has taken up residence in Sicily. It combines the balanced and rounded character of the vine with the Sicilian sun.

Denomination

Sicilian Land IGT

Grape varieties

Merlot 100%

Typology

Red wines

Region

Sicily

Alcohol content

12.5%

Format

Bottle 75 cl

Vineyards

Breedings on clayey and compact hilly soil at 250 m above sea level in the Presti and Pagni estate on the hills of Monreale

Vinification

Destemming and cold maceration of the skins for 2 days, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature

Refinement

5 months in steel tanks

Additional notes

Contains sulfites

PRIZE

Harvest 2019

91 points James Suckling, Nov. 2020

Harvest 2018

90 points James Suckling, Nov. 2019

Harvest 2017

87 points, Wine Spectator, dec.2018
91 points, James Suckling Oct. 2018

Harvest 2016

90 points, James Suckling, nov.2017

Harvest 2015

88 points, James Suckling, Nov. 2016
87 points, Wine Spectator, aug.2016

Harvest 2014

90 points, James Suckling, Oct. 2015
90 points, Yearbook of the Best Wines 2016, Luca Maroni
87 points, Veronelli Gold Guide 2016
85 points, Wine Spectator, Aug. 2015

Harvest 2013

87 points, Veronelli Wines 2015
85 points, Wine Spectator, Sep. 2014

Harvest 2012

90 points, Yearbook of the Best Wines 2014, Luca Maroni
2 Stars, 86 points, I Vini di Veronelli 2014

Harvest 2011

85 points, Wine Spectator

Harvest 2009

2 Glasses, Gambero Rosso

Harvest 2008

2 Glasses, Gambero Rosso

Harvest 2007

2 Glasses, Gambero Rosso

Harvest 2006

Bronze medal International Wine&Spirits Competition 2008
2 Glasses, Gambero Rosso

Harvest 2005

2 Glasses, Gambero Rosso

Harvest 2004

2 Glasses, Gambero Rosso

Merlot

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Why choose it

What do you drink - Characterized by a strong and persistent taste in the mouth, with soft and velvety tannins

Goes great with - Perfect with roasts, red meats and aged cheeses

When - A romantic evening by candlelight

Denomination - Merlot Terre Siciliane

Vintage - 2020

Grape variety - Merlot 100%

Region - Sicilia

Alcohol content - 12.5 °/VOL

Service temperature - 16-18 ° C

Description

The Merlot that has taken up residence in Sicily. It combines the balanced and rounded character of the vine with the Sicilian sun.

Denomination

Sicilian Land IGT

Grape varieties

Merlot 100%

Typology

Red wines

Region

Sicily

Alcohol content

12.5%

Format

Bottle 75 cl

Vineyards

Breedings on clayey and compact hilly soil at 250 m above sea level in the Presti and Pagni estate on the hills of Monreale

Vinification

Destemming and cold maceration of the skins for 2 days, alcoholic and malolactic fermentation in steel at a controlled temperature

Refinement

5 months in steel tanks

Additional notes

Contains sulfites

PRIZE

Harvest 2019

91 points James Suckling, Nov. 2020

Harvest 2018

90 points James Suckling, Nov. 2019

Harvest 2017

87 points, Wine Spectator, dec.2018
91 points, James Suckling Oct. 2018

Harvest 2016

90 points, James Suckling, nov.2017

Harvest 2015

88 points, James Suckling, Nov. 2016
87 points, Wine Spectator, aug.2016

Harvest 2014

90 points, James Suckling, Oct. 2015
90 points, Yearbook of the Best Wines 2016, Luca Maroni
87 points, Veronelli Gold Guide 2016
85 points, Wine Spectator, Aug. 2015

Harvest 2013

87 points, Veronelli Wines 2015
85 points, Wine Spectator, Sep. 2014

Harvest 2012

90 points, Yearbook of the Best Wines 2014, Luca Maroni
2 Stars, 86 points, I Vini di Veronelli 2014

Harvest 2011

85 points, Wine Spectator

Harvest 2009

2 Glasses, Gambero Rosso

Harvest 2008

2 Glasses, Gambero Rosso

Harvest 2007

2 Glasses, Gambero Rosso

Harvest 2006

Bronze medal International Wine&Spirits Competition 2008
2 Glasses, Gambero Rosso

Harvest 2005

2 Glasses, Gambero Rosso

Harvest 2004

2 Glasses, Gambero Rosso

Sicilia

Cusumano

In the high hills, where the wind blows from the north bringing sea air.

Tenuta Monte Pietroso is known locally with the name of Tramontana. A special setting for the Cricket.

Here the soil is sandy loam, a loose soil identified as ideal for growing this vine which in this estate manages to bring out a freshness

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