Bodega Oceánica José IgnacioMerlot
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
The Merlot of the Bodega Oceánica José Ignacio is in the top 70 of wines of Montevideo.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot
The Merlot of Bodega Oceánica José Ignacio matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of spanish stew (cocido) or saddle of venison with fresh cream.
Details and technical informations about Bodega Oceánica José Ignacio's Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Merlot from Bodega Oceánica José Ignacio are 2017, 2018, 0, 2015 and 2016.
Informations about the Bodega Oceánica José Ignacio
The Bodega Oceánica José Ignacio is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Montevideo to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Montevideo
Main wine zone of Uruguay around the capital and Canelones, temperate humid climate of the Río de la Plata. Tannat signature as king red (~36%, only country where it dominates): powerful and fruity with notes of blackberry, plum, black cherry, cassis, liquorice, leather and spices, firm but locally polished tannins — fleshy fresh palate. Firm Cabernet Sauvignon and peppery Cabernet Franc in blends. Supple Merlot, round Chardonnay, zippy Albariño.
The word of the wine: Vintage scale
Complex system of classification of the communes of Champagne according to the value of the grapes which are produced there. In other regions, hierarchical situation of the productions classified by various authorities.
