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Mandriano Merlot 2016

Sicilia IGP

If you’re looking for a perfect all-round red, meet Mandriano. This is a pure Merlot (the great grape of Saint Emilion), but made in a really easy to drink, yet richly satisfying style. Summer or winter, it works a treat. Make it your ‘house red’!

Beyond the Label

Tasting notes

Smooth black cherry flavour with a long, spicy finish

Aroma

Spiced plum, black cherry and wild herb aromas

Mandriano Merlot 2016

More information

  • 14.0% ABV
  • 10.5 Units
  • 750.00 ml
  • 31 December, 2019

Merlot thrives in the vineyards of northwest Sicily, producing a wide range of delicious styles, from rich and deep to light and easy-going. This is bang in the middle. It comes from the Colomba Bianca winery and was made under the auspices of our old friend Giorgio Flessati. His CV includes making terrific wines from northern Italy and also many Trophy winners from Viña Falernia in Chile’s cutting edge Elqui Valley. Named after the local herdsmen who graze their sheep and goats on the high pastures near the vineyards, Mandriano has gentle, plummy fruit and silky smooth tannins. A ripe, fruity and gorgeously juicy red that’s perfect for everyday drinking, especially with barbecued meats, pasta dishes and Italian cheeses like Pecorino.

"Beautiful wine – berry-filled and flavoursome" Online Review
For the 2015 vintage
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