Winery Speckle Rock VineyardsSangiovese - Merlot
Red wine
This wine is a blend of 2 varietals which are the Sangiovese 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 poultry, beef or veal.
The Sangiovese - Merlot of the Winery Speckle Rock Vineyards is in the top 70 of wines of San Diego County.
Taste structure of the Sangiovese - Merlot from the Winery Speckle Rock Vineyards
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sangiovese - Merlot of Winery Speckle Rock Vineyards in the region of California is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.
Food and wine pairings with Sangiovese - Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Sangiovese - Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Sangiovese - Merlot
The Sangiovese - Merlot of Winery Speckle Rock Vineyards matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of ramen burger, shoulder of lamb stuffed with cognac or vitello alla genovese (roast veal with sponge cake).
Details and technical informations about Winery Speckle Rock Vineyards's Sangiovese - Merlot.
Discover the grape variety: Sangiovese
Firm, upright reds with precise acidity and angular tannins, showing aromas of sour cherry, plum, dried herbs, leather, black tea and balsamic notes. Characteristically bitter, savoury finish. Star of Chianti Classico DOCG, Brunello di Montalcino DOCG, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano DOCG and Morellino di Scansano. Italy's most planted variety, a descendant of Ciliegiolo × Calabrese di Montenuovo.
Informations about the Winery Speckle Rock Vineyards
The Winery Speckle Rock Vineyards is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 10 wines for sale in the of San Diego County to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of San Diego County
Historic diverse region of southern California (3 AVAs: San Pasqual Valley 1981, Ramona Valley 2006, San Luis Rey 2024): Merlot and Chardonnay signatures as kings, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Viognier, Zinfandel, Grenache and Rhône varieties (Syrah, Mourvèdre) as complement. Signature profile: Bordeaux, Rhône and Mediterranean. Vineyards from sea level to 4,200 ft, moderate Mediterranean climate, Pacific fogs and breezes, long season.
The wine region of California
Powerful, sunny reds: dense Napa Cabernet Sauvignon (blackcurrant, chocolate, tobacco, ample tannins), spicy, jammy Zinfandel from the Sierra Foothills, silky red-fruited Pinot Noir on the cool coast (Sonoma, Russian River, Central Coast). Opulent, buttery Chardonnay, notes of yellow fruit and vanilla. Varied climate, from the hot interior to the Pacific-cooled coast. 80% of US production, 139 AVAs including Napa (1st AVA, 1981).
The word of the wine: Plant
Smells present in certain wines and characteristic of the plant world. Heather, mint or blackcurrant leaf are considered pleasant, while herbaceous notes are considered a defect.
