Freiherr Merlot Riserva Alto Adige DOC
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Freiherr Merlot Riserva Alto Adige DOC 75 cl
Freiherr Merlot Riserva Alto Adige DOC from Kellerei Meran is an elegant, profound red wine from the high-altitude sites of South Tyrol. With its expressive fruit, long ageing in barriques and large oak barrels, and the typical alpine finesse of Alto Adige, it appeals to wine lovers seeking character, complexity and ageing potential.
Producer: Kellerei Meran, Marling
Kellerei Meran was created in 2010 through the merger of the traditional Weinkellerei Meran and the Bruggräfler Kellerei. It is located in Marling, in the heart of the Burggrafenamt area, open to the south and protected to the north by the Texel mountain range. This location creates ideal conditions for many small and very small producers, who together cultivate around 250 hectares of vineyards in excellent sites. Strong temperature fluctuations between day and night produce intensely fruity harvested grapes. The wines of the winery are ambassadors of a fertile landscape on the southern side of the Alps. The new building of Kellerei Meran is equipped with state-of-the-art technology; the wooden barrel and barrique cellar also offers optimal conditions for vinifying characterful South Tyrolean wines with precision, freshness and structure.
Freiherr Merlot Riserva 2022 in detail
Aromas & character
Colour: Intense dark red
Aroma: Complex fruity notes of sour cherries, blackberries, with a hint of liquorice and chocolate.
Character: Elegant and powerful on the palate, with a long, harmonious finish.
Food pairing & occasions
Pairs well with: Game, game birds, classic meat dishes and hard cheese.
Ideal for: Festive dinners, wine connoisseur evenings and special occasions.
Recommendations & categories
FAQ
What stylistically defines Freiherr Merlot Riserva?
Freiherr Merlot Riserva combines alpine freshness with Mediterranean warmth: intense dark red colour, complex fruit of sour cherries and blackberries, refined by liquorice and chocolate – elegant and powerful on the palate with a long finish.
How is Freiherr Merlot Riserva vinified?
After the harvest, the wine is aged for 16 months in barriques and large oak barrels. This ageing gives it structure, depth and pleasant tannin maturity.
At what temperature should Freiherr Merlot Riserva be served?
A serving temperature of 16°C is recommended to allow the full aromatic spectrum and elegance of the wine to unfold optimally.
When does Freiherr Merlot Riserva 2022 reach its best drinking maturity?
The wine has an ageing potential of 10 years and more. With increasing age, its complexity and depth will continue to develop – an ideal candidate for the wine cellar.
What does Freiherr Merlot Riserva pair best with?
The wine pairs excellently with game, game birds, classic meat dishes and hard cheese.
What makes the Alto Adige / South Tyrol region special?
South Tyrol is Italy’s northernmost winegrowing region. Strong temperature fluctuations between day and night, alpine soils and abundant sunlight produce aromatically intense, fresh and long-lived wines with a pronounced sense of origin.
What role does the barrique barrel play in Freiherr Merlot Riserva?
The 16 months of ageing in barriques and large oak barrels round off the tannins, give the wine spice and support its ageing potential – without masking the natural fruit.
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A red wine that brings South Tyrol’s alpine elegance into the glass: Freiherr Merlot Riserva from Kellerei Meran is a precisely crafted wine with depth and character.
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