Winery DornbergMerlot
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef and game (deer, venison).
Food and wine pairings with Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot
The Merlot of Winery Dornberg matches generally quite well with dishes of beef or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of shepherd's pie (potatoes, beef, carrots, bacon) or rabbit provencale (mario style).
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 Winery Dornberg are 2009, 0, 2015
Informations about the Winery Dornberg
The Winery Dornberg is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 24 wines for sale in the of Vipava to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vipava
Western Slovenian valley between Julian Alps and Adriatic, mild climate and marl soils (>2,300 ha). Mostly elegant whites with persistent bouquet. Signature Rebula (Ribolla Gialla) with notes of pear, citrus, white flowers, fresh almond and a saline mineral touch, taut palate. Also lively Sauvignon Blanc, ample Chardonnay, floral Malvasia.
The wine region of Primorje
Coastal region of western Slovenia, the country's most qualitative, bordering Italy. Signature elegant whites and orange wines. Star Rebula (Ribolla Gialla) with signature notes of pear, citrus, white flowers, fresh almond and a mineral touch, taut and long palate — often in long maceration (orange) with dried fruits and black tea notes. Native Refošk as dense, lively red (black cherry, iron).
The word of the wine: Extra-dry
Champagne with between 12 and 20 grams of sugar (see dosage liqueur).
