Winery Ravanello Classic Merlot

Red wine of Encruzilhada do Sul of Rio Grande do Sul of Brazil

3.7

(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)

Tasters generally liked this wine.

The Classic Merlot of Winery Ravanello is a red wine from the region of Encruzilhada do Sul of Rio Grande do Sul.
In the mouth this red wine is a powerful.
This wine generally goes well with beef, veal or lamb.

Taste structure of the Classic Merlot from the Winery Ravanello

Light		Bold
Smooth		Tannic
Dry		Sweet
Soft		Acidic

In the mouth the Classic Merlot of Winery Ravanello in the region of Rio Grande do Sul is a powerful.

Food and wine pairings with Classic Merlot

Pairings that work perfectly with Classic Merlot

Beef

Veal

Lamb

Original food and wine pairings with Classic Merlot

The Classic Merlot of Winery Ravanello matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of thai beef curry, lamb tagine with honey and onions or shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac.

Details and technical informations about Winery Ravanello's Classic Merlot.

Winery

Winery Ravanello

Grape varieties

Merlot

Region/Great wine region

Great wine region

Country

Style of wine

Allergens

Contains sulfites

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

Classic Merlot - 2013

In the top 100 of of Encruzilhada do Sul wines

Average rating: 3.8

Classic Merlot - 2012

In the top 100 of of Encruzilhada do Sul wines

Average rating: 3.6

Classic Merlot - 2011

In the top 100 of of Encruzilhada do Sul wines

Average rating: 3.8

Classic Merlot - 2010

In the top 100 of of Encruzilhada do Sul wines

Average rating: 3.3

The best vintages of Classic Merlot from Winery Ravanello are 2013, 2011, 2012, 2010

Informations about the Winery Ravanello

The winery offers 18 different wines.

Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.

It is in the top 10 of the best estates in the region

It is located in Encruzilhada do Sul in the region of Rio Grande do Sul

The Winery Ravanello is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 18 wines for sale in the of Encruzilhada do Sul to come and discover on site or to buy online.

In the top 700 of of Brazil wines

In the top 550 of of Encruzilhada do Sul wines

In the top 60000 of red wines

In the top 100000 wines of the world

The wine region of Encruzilhada do Sul

The wine region of Encruzilhada do Sul is located in the region of Rio Grande do Sul of Brazil. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Lidio Carraro or the Domaine Atelier Tormentas produce mainly wines red, sparkling and white. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Encruzilhada do Sul are Merlot, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Pinot noir, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Encruzilhada do Sul often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, mulberry or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of raspberry, caramel or red fruit.

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 Grape/pinot">Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tannat are made here.

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