Winery ArtessaElements Merlot
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 5 varietals which are the Cabernet franc, the Cabernet-Sauvignon, the Malbec, the Petit Verdot and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Elements Merlot from the Winery Artessa
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Elements Merlot of Winery Artessa in the region of California is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Elements Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Elements Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Elements Merlot
The Elements Merlot of Winery Artessa matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of seven o'clock leg of lamb, risotto of penne with chorizo and merguez or veal grenadin with balsamic vinegar and honey.
Details and technical informations about Winery Artessa's Elements Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Cabernet franc
Supple, fragrant reds with fine tannins and vibrant freshness, showing raspberry, violet, green pepper, pencil lead and gentle spice aromas. Star of the Loire as a single variety (Chinon, Bourgueil, Saumur-Champigny) and of the right bank of Bordeaux in blends (Cheval Blanc at 60%). Also in semi-dry Anjou rosés. A historic Bordeaux variety, parent of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Carmenère.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Elements Merlot from Winery Artessa are 2009, 0, 2007
Informations about the Winery Artessa
The Winery Artessa is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 3 wines for sale in the of California to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: VQPRD
Quality wine produced in a specific region. European designation that groups together appellation wines, i.e., in France, AOC and VDQS.
