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Cantina Terlano

Merlot Siebeneich Riserva 2023

Red still

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Denomination DOC Alto Adige Merlot Riserva
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 14.0% by volume
Area Trentino Alto Adige (Italy)
Grape varieties 100% Merlot
Aging Malolactic fermentation and ageing for 12 months, partly in large wooden barrels (50%) and partly in barriques (50%). One third new barrels are used for ageing in barriques. Blending three months before bottling.
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Still red Riserva, 14% ABV, 100% Merlot, produced by Cantina Terlano in Trentino-Alto Adige, 2022 vintage. Aged for 12 months, 50% in large wooden barrels and 50% in barriques, one-third of which are new. A sparkling, saturated ruby red Merlot with fruity notes of blackberry and cranberry, herbal aromas such as mint and eucalyptus, enriched by a hint of black pepper. On the palate, it is beautifully developed, with a complex structure and a lingering finish. It pairs well with shoulder of kid goat in olive oil and braised herbs over asparagus and wild greens.

Tasting notes

Profumo

Perfume

The fruity notes of blackberry and cranberry are complemented by aromas of herbs such as mint and eucalyptus, enriched by a veil of black pepper. Overall, therefore, a very varied bouquet.

Colore

Color

Sparkling, saturated ruby red.

Gusto

Taste

With its stable tannic structure and pronounced fruit aromas, this Merlot is excellently developed on the palate, with a complex structure and a lingering aftertaste.

Serve at:

14 -16 °C

Longevity:

10 - 15 years

Decanting time:

1 hour

Young Red Wines

Producer
Cantina Terlano
From this winery
  • Start up year: 1893
  • Oenologist: Rudi Kofler
  • Bottles produced: 1.500.000
  • Hectares: 190
For more than a decade, the Cantina Terlano has represented excellence in wine production in South Tyrol. Founded in 1893 in the town of Terlan, the Cantina Terlano is one of the most pioneering enterprises not only in South Tyrol but in all of Italy, to the point that it is regarded as a symbol of cooperation in the winegrowing sector. Consisting of no less than 143 members, a total of 165 hectares of vineyards are cultivated, with an annual production of more than a million bottles. Xtrawine offers a wide range of Terlano wines, featuring only bottles from the best vintages of 2016 and 2017 that pair perfectly with shellfish, cheese, meat, pasta and fish dishes. Terlano produces high-quality red and white wines made from grape varieties such as: Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Schiava, Pinot Bianco, Müller Thurgau, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Torilan and Lagrein. This is how Cantina Terlano has produced such well-known labels as Siemegg, Nova Domus, Kreuth, Gries, Winkl, Porphyr, Vorberg, Quarz, Terlaner, Lunare, Siebeneich and Monticol. Read more

It pairs well with goat in olive oil and braised herbs with asparagus and wild vegetables, sliced beef on a bed of rocket, soup with hare, and lamb shank with spinaches. It is a good pairing also with aubergine parmigiana.

Meat
Cheese
Matured cheese
Lamb
Pork

Name Terlano Merlot Siebeneich Riserva 2023
Type Red still
Denomination Alto Adige DOC
Vintage 2023
Size 0,75 l
Alcohol content 14.0% by volume
Grape varieties 100% Merlot
Country Italy
Region Trentino Alto Adige
Vendor Cantina Terlano
Origin Alto Adige
Climate Altitude: 250-300 m. a.s.l. Exposure: South - Southwest.
Yield per hectare 56 hl
Harvest Manual grape harvest and selection.
Wine making De-stemming of the grapes followed by slow fermentation at controlled temperature and gentle handling of the must in stainless steel tanks.
Aging Malolactic fermentation and ageing for 12 months, partly in large wooden barrels (50%) and partly in barriques (50%). One third new barrels are used for ageing in barriques. Blending three months before bottling.
Total acidity 5.0 gr/L
Residual sugar 0.3 gr/L
Allergens Contains sulphites