Winery MerilbaShiraz
Red wine
This wine generally goes well with beef, lamb or mature and hard cheese.
The Shiraz of the Winery Merilba is in the top 5 of wines of Southeastern New England Connecticut.
Food and wine pairings with Shiraz
Pairings that work perfectly with Shiraz
Original food and wine pairings with Shiraz
The Shiraz of Winery Merilba matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or spicy food such as recipes of beef in white wine, lamb tagine with prunes and dried fruits or chicken massala.
Details and technical informations about Winery Merilba's Shiraz.
Discover the grape variety: Refosco ped. rosso
Structured and deeply coloured reds with a deep ruby robe, firm tannins and a dense palate, with signature aromas of black fruits (blackberry, blackcurrant), plum, spices, Mediterranean herbs and balsamic notes. Fine Friulian ageing potential. The star of the Colli Orientali del Friuli DOC and Friuli Aquileia DOC appellations, defining the great aged reds of Friuli. Abbreviated synonym of Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso, native Italian black grape from Friuli.
Informations about the Winery Merilba
The Winery Merilba is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 1 wines for sale in the of Southeastern New England Connecticut to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Southeastern New England Connecticut
The wine region of Southeastern New England Connecticut is located in the region of Connecticut of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Merilba or the Domaine Preston Ridge produce mainly wines red and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Southeastern New England Connecticut are Riesling, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. We currently count 2 estates and châteaux in the of Southeastern New England Connecticut, producing 2 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture.
The wine region of Connecticut
New England wine state, glacial soils (schist, gneiss, loam). Coast tempered by Long Island Sound, favouring Bordeaux varieties. Signature Cabernet Franc: elegant and peppery with signature notes of raspberry, red cherry, red pepper, violet, fresh herbs and a spicy touch, fine tannins and fresh palate — friendly cool-climate style. Round Merlot (plum, cherry).
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.
