Winery PizzatoDNA 99 Single Vineyard Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
The DNA 99 Single Vineyard Merlot of the Winery Pizzato is in the top 10 of wines of Brazil and in the top 10 of wines of Vale dos Vinhedos.
Taste structure of the DNA 99 Single Vineyard Merlot from the Winery Pizzato
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the DNA 99 Single Vineyard Merlot of Winery Pizzato in the region of Rio Grande do Sul is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the DNA 99 Single Vineyard Merlot of Winery Pizzato in the region of Rio Grande do Sul often reveals types of flavors of cherry, oaky or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of tobacco, vanilla or violet.
Food and wine pairings with DNA 99 Single Vineyard Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with DNA 99 Single Vineyard Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with DNA 99 Single Vineyard Merlot
The DNA 99 Single Vineyard Merlot of Winery Pizzato matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of braised beef with carrots, lamb tagine with figs or lisbon veal sauté.
Details and technical informations about Winery Pizzato's DNA 99 Single Vineyard 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 DNA 99 Single Vineyard Merlot from Winery Pizzato are 1999, 2014, 2012, 2015 and 2011.
Informations about the Winery Pizzato
The Winery Pizzato is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 53 wines for sale in the of Vale dos Vinhedos to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Vale dos Vinhedos
The wine region of Vale dos Vinhedos is located in the region of Serra Gaúcha of Rio Grande do Sul of Brazil. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Milantino or the Domaine Milantino produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Vale dos Vinhedos are Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Vale dos Vinhedos often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, clove or passion fruit and sometimes also flavors of earthy, melon or grapefruit.
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.
The word of the wine: Old vines
There are no specific regulations governing the term "vieilles vignes". After 20 to 25 years, the yields stabilize and tend to decrease, the vines are deeply rooted, and the grapes that come from them give richer, more concentrated, more sappy wines, expressing with more nuance the characteristics of their terroir. It is possible to find plots of vines that claim to be a century old.
