Winery Heathcote IIMerlot
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The Merlot of the Winery Heathcote II is in the top 0 of wines of Victoria.
Details and technical informations about Winery Heathcote II's Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Alicante Nera
Intensely coloured reds with a red dyeing pulp, a deep purple robe, supple tannins and an ample palate with moderate acidity, featuring aromas of red fruits, black fruits and southern notes. Grown in southern Italy (Puglia, Calabria, Sardinia), Portugal and Spain, used to deepen the colour of blends and produce approachable reds. Italian synonym for Alicante Henri Bouschet, a French red-pulp teinturier black variety.
Informations about the Winery Heathcote II
The Winery Heathcote II is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of Victoria to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Victoria
Australian diversity from cool to temperate climate. Yarra Valley and Mornington: fine, silky Pinot Noir (cherry, raspberry, undergrowth), taut, mineral Chardonnay. Heathcote: structured Shiraz with black fruits, pepper and chocolate. Rutherglen, fortified capital: opulent sweet Topaque and Muscat (raisin, caramel, fig, roast notes).
The word of the wine: Reduction
A physiological and chemical phenomenon that occurs in wine in the absence of oxygen. The smell of reduction is characterized by animal and sometimes fetid notes that disappear in principle with aeration. It is recommended to decant reduced wines.
