Winery Leuta1,618 Merlot Cortona
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with poultry, beef or veal.
Taste structure of the 1,618 Merlot Cortona from the Winery Leuta
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the 1,618 Merlot Cortona of Winery Leuta in the region of Toscane is a powerful with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the 1,618 Merlot Cortona of Winery Leuta in the region of Toscane often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.
Food and wine pairings with 1,618 Merlot Cortona
Pairings that work perfectly with 1,618 Merlot Cortona
Original food and wine pairings with 1,618 Merlot Cortona
The 1,618 Merlot Cortona of Winery Leuta matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of beef in white wine, lamb crumble with oregano and feta cheese or caramelized lamb mice.
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 1,618 Merlot Cortona from Winery Leuta are 2014, 2010, 2009, 2013 and 2008.
Informations about the Winery Leuta
The Winery Leuta is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 11 wines for sale in the of Cortona to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Cortona
The wine region of Cortona is located in the region of Toscane of Italy. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Cantina Doveri or the Domaine La Braccesca produce mainly wines red, white and sweet. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Cortona are Sangiovese, Merlot and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Cortona often reveals types of flavors of cream, red cherry or earth and sometimes also flavors of microbio, vegetal or oak.
The wine region of Toscane
Tuscany is one of the most famous and prolific wine regions in Europe. It is best known for its Dry red wines made from Sangiovese grapes, which dominate production. These include Chianti, Brunello di Montalcino and Vino Nobile di Montepulciano. The region's Vin Santo is also highly prized, as are its passito dessert wines, though these are produced in comparatively tiny quantities.
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The word of the wine: Deep
A rich, complex wine that lingers on the palate and gradually reveals a strong potential for aroma and structure.
