Winery CitraMerlot Terre di Chieti
Red wine
This wine is composed of 100% of the grape variety Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a .
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the Merlot Terre di Chieti from the Winery Citra
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot Terre di Chieti of Winery Citra in the region of Abruzzo is a .
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Merlot Terre di Chieti of Winery Citra in the region of Abruzzo often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or oak and sometimes also flavors of red fruit, black fruit.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot Terre di Chieti
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot Terre di Chieti
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot Terre di Chieti
The Merlot Terre di Chieti of Winery Citra matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal such as recipes of burger roll, pork filet mignon with foie gras and rosemary or pork tenderloin with onions.
Details and technical informations about Winery Citra's Merlot Terre di Chieti.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Merlot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Bordeaux). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small to medium sized bunches, and medium sized grapes. Merlot noir can be found in many vineyards: South West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Loire Valley, Armagnac, Burgundy, Jura, Champagne, Rhone Valley, Beaujolais, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Merlot Terre di Chieti from Winery Citra are 2016, 2014, 2008, 2018 and 2013.
Informations about the Winery Citra
The Winery Citra is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 95 wines for sale in the of Terre di Chieti to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Terre di Chieti
The wine region of Terre di Chieti is located in the region of Abruzzes of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cantine Mucci or the Domaine Tenuta Ulisse produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Terre di Chieti are Pecorino, Sangiovese and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Terre di Chieti often reveals types of flavors of cream, dried fruit or kiwi and sometimes also flavors of yeast, elderflower or passion fruit.
The wine region of Abruzzo
Abruzzo is an Italian wine region located on the eastern (Adriatic) coast. Its immediate neighbors in CentralItaly are Marche to the North, Lazio to the west and southwest and Molise to the southeast. Abruzzo has one DOCG - Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Colline Teramane - and three DOC wine appellations. The reds and Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo and Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, as well as the white wine appellation Trebbiano d'Abruzzo are the most notable, followed by the lesser-known Controguerra.
The word of the wine: Rebêche (champagne)
Must obtained in excess of the 2 550 litres authorised for a weight of 4 000 kilos of grapes. The first 2 050 litres constitute the cuvée and the next 500 litres the taille. The rebêche represents 1 to 3 % of the total volume and must be distilled or used to make ratafia.
