Winery Pillitteri Estates - Cabernet - Merlot

Winery Pillitteri EstatesCabernet - Merlot

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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
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The Cabernet - Merlot of Winery Pillitteri Estates is a red wine from the region of Niagara Peninsula of Ontario.
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Cabernet-Sauvignon and the Merlot.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
This wine generally goes well with beef, game (deer, venison) or lamb.

Taste structure of the Cabernet - Merlot from the Winery Pillitteri Estates

Light
Bold
Smooth
Tannic
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Cabernet - Merlot of Winery Pillitteri Estates in the region of Ontario is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Cabernet - Merlot of Winery Pillitteri Estates in the region of Ontario often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of oak, spices or red fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Pillitteri Estates's Cabernet - Merlot.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Country
Style of wine
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Cabernet-Sauvignon

Cabernet-Sauvignon 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 bunches, and small grapes. Cabernet-Sauvignon noir can be found in many vineyards: South-West, Loire Valley, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Armagnac, Rhone Valley, Provence & Corsica, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais.

Last vintages of this wine

Cabernet - Merlot - 2016
In the top 100 of of Niagara Peninsula wines
Average rating: 3.411100
Cabernet - Merlot - 2015
In the top 100 of of Niagara Peninsula wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Cabernet - Merlot - 2014
In the top 100 of of Niagara Peninsula wines
Average rating: 3.51110.50
Cabernet - Merlot - 2013
In the top 100 of of Niagara Peninsula wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Cabernet - Merlot - 2012
In the top 100 of of Niagara Peninsula wines
Average rating: 3.211100
Cabernet - Merlot - 2011
In the top 100 of of Niagara Peninsula wines
Average rating: 3.111100
Cabernet - Merlot - 2010
In the top 100 of of Niagara Peninsula wines
Average rating: 311100

The best vintages of Cabernet - Merlot from Winery Pillitteri Estates are 2015, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2012.

Informations about the Winery Pillitteri Estates

The winery offers 133 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 20 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Niagara Peninsula in the region of Ontario

The Winery Pillitteri Estates is one of of the world's great estates. It offers 53 wines for sale in the of Niagara Peninsula to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Ontario
In the top 1500 of of Canada wines
In the top 300 of of Niagara Peninsula wines
In the top 85000 of red wines
In the top 150000 wines of the world

The wine region of Niagara Peninsula

Niagara Peninsula is the largest and most productive viticultural area in Canada, located on the Southern shores of Lake Ontario. It stretches roughly 55km (35 miles) between the eastern limits of Hamilton city in the west and the left bank of the Niagara River as it flows into Lake Ontario. The VQA covers over 13,000 acres (5,200 hectares) oand produces mainly cool Climate varieties such as Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. It also produces a large Volume of ice wine.


The wine region of Ontario

Ontario is the most populated and prolific wine producing province in Canada. The Long established wine industry here is centered around the Great Lakes of Erie and Ontario, where the continental Climate is moderated heavily by the large bodies of water. The majority of wines produced in Ontario are Dry table wines (around 60 percent are white and 40 percent red). They are mostly made from Riesling, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.

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