Winery EncruzilhadaMerlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
The Merlot of the Winery Encruzilhada is in the top 10 of wines of Serra do Sudeste.
Taste structure of the Merlot from the Winery Encruzilhada
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot of Winery Encruzilhada 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 Encruzilhada matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef bobotie, lamb tagine with artichokes and dried tomatoes or potjevleesch (meat in a pot).
Details and technical informations about Winery Encruzilhada's Merlot.
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 from Winery Encruzilhada are 2018, 2019
Informations about the Winery Encruzilhada
The Winery Encruzilhada is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 7 wines for sale in the of Serra do Sudeste to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Serra do Sudeste
The wine region of Serra do Sudeste is located in the region of Rio Grande do Sul of Brazil. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Garbo or the Domaine Familia Bebber produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Serra do Sudeste are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Chardonnay, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Serra do Sudeste often reveals types of flavors of microbio, tree fruit or oak.
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.
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The word of the wine: Blanc de noirs (champagne)
Champagne made from black grapes (pinot noir and/or meunier) only.
