Winery Rio AltoClassic 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 Classic Merlot from the Winery Rio Alto
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Classic Merlot of Winery Rio Alto in the region of Aconcagua is a powerful.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
Food and wine pairings with Classic Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Classic Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Classic Merlot
The Classic Merlot of Winery Rio Alto matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of lamb skewers, tajine of beef balls and merguez or bacon and mushroom tagliatelle.
Details and technical informations about Winery Rio Alto's Classic 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 Classic Merlot from Winery Rio Alto are 2019, 2016, 2013, 2017 and 0.
Informations about the Winery Rio Alto
The Winery Rio Alto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 14 wines for sale in the of Aconcagua Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Aconcagua Valley
Chilean valley 100 km north of Santiago, dominated by Aconcagua summit (6,960 m). Powerful and sun-soaked flagship reds. Cabernet Sauvignon signature: dense with signature notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, cedar, eucalyptus, pepper and mineral touch, firm tannins and long aging — one of Chile's greatest (Don Maximiano, Seña). Brilliant peppery Syrah, spicy Carménère (grilled bell pepper), supple Merlot.
The wine region of Aconcagua
Chilean valley at the foot of the highest summit of the Americas (6,960 m), hot dry climate tempered by Pacific breezes, altitude vineyards up to 1,600 m. Signature Cabernet Sauvignon as red king: powerful with blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, eucalyptus, cedar, tobacco and peppery touch, firm tannins and exceptional ageing — home of Errazuriz (1870) and great Chileans (Sena, Don Maximiano). Dense Syrah, spiced Carmenere and supple Merlot as complements.
The word of the wine: Hybrid
Term designating grape varieties obtained from two different vine species.
