Winery AracuriMerlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Merlot from the Winery Aracuri
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot of Winery Aracuri in the region of Rio Grande do Sul is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot
The Merlot of Winery Aracuri matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of roast pork with pineapple, saddle of lamb with herbs or tanjia.
Details and technical informations about Winery Aracuri's Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot is a red grape variety with small black berries that appeared at the end of the 18th century. It is produced in most of the Bordeaux terroirs, where it represents 58% of the planted area, and its best terroir is located in Pomerol and Saint-Emilion on cool, clay-limestone soils. At the mythical Château Pétrus, the wine is made with 95% Merlot, with a dark, dense colour, aromas of red and black fruits and a superb range of flavours, the Merlot transforms during its ageing to give way to notes of prunes, undergrowth and spices. On the palate, it is supple with distinguished tannins. It is often blended with Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot is no longer exclusive to Bordeaux, it is nowadays vinified all over the world.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Merlot from Winery Aracuri are 2016, 2013, 2010, 2012 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Aracuri
The Winery Aracuri is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Campos de Cima da Serra to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Campos de Cima da Serra
The wine region of Campos de Cima da Serra is located in the region of Rio Grande do Sul of Brazil. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Aracuri or the Domaine Atelier Tormentas produce mainly wines red, white and sparkling. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Campos de Cima da Serra are Merlot, Pinot noir and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Campos de Cima da Serra often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of spices, red fruit or black fruit.
The wine region of Rio Grande do Sul
Rio Grande do Sul is Brazil's most prolific wine-producing state. It is located in the very South of the country along the Uruguayan and Argentinian borders. The wine regions of Serra Gaucha, Campanha and Vale do Vinhedos can be found in this Part of the country. Soft, light red wines from a range of varieties such as Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat are made here.
The word of the wine: Nervous
Said of a wine that leaves its mark on the palate with its strong characters and a hint of acidity, but without excess.
