Winery Portal del AltoGran Reserva Merlot
Red wine
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.
Taste structure of the Gran Reserva Merlot from the Winery Portal del Alto
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Gran Reserva Merlot of Winery Portal del Alto in the region of Central Valley is a powerful.
Food and wine pairings with Gran Reserva Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Gran Reserva Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Gran Reserva Merlot
The Gran Reserva Merlot of Winery Portal del Alto matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of chickpeas spanish style, 7 o'clock leg of lamb or grenadins of veal with ceps.
Details and technical informations about Winery Portal del Alto's Gran Reserva Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Merlot
Round and fleshy reds with a velvety texture, showing aromas of ripe plum, black cherry, cocoa and truffle notes with age. Supple tannins, generous alcohol, indulgent finish. Pillar of Libournais (Pomerol with Pétrus, Saint-Émilion with Cheval Blanc and Ausone) and signature of Super Tuscans, Italian Wales and Washington State. A cross of Cabernet Franc × Magdeleine Noire, France's most planted red variety.
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Gran Reserva Merlot from Winery Portal del Alto are 2014, 2011, 2009, 2010 and 2003.
Informations about the Winery Portal del Alto
The Winery Portal del Alto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 33 wines for sale in the of Maipo Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Maipo Valley
"Bordeaux of South America": kingdom of Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon (>50% of plantings). Deep, structured reds with signature notes of ripe blackcurrant, eucalyptus, peppermint, cedar and graphite, firm tannins and long ageing. Also iconic Carmenère (bell pepper, black fruit, spices), round Merlot, fleshy Syrah and fresh Chardonnay. Cradle of icons Almaviva, Don Melchor, Santa Rita.
The wine region of Central Valley
Heart of modern Chilean wine: structured, sunny reds, dense, blackcurranty Cabernet Sauvignon from Maipo (Chilean cradle of the grape), signature Carménère with notes of ripe pepper, black fruit and sweet spices from Colchagua, supple Merlot and deep Syrah. Round Chardonnay whites and lively, sharp Sauvignon. Mediterranean climate, 400 km between Andes and Pacific. Star sub-regions: Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua, Curicó, Maule.
The word of the wine: Rosé de saignée
A method of making rosé wine that consists of partially draining a vat of red wine after a few hours of maceration. The longer the maceration, the stronger the colour. This practice gives rich and expressive rosés.
