Winery ZanottoMerlot
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.
Taste structure of the Merlot from the Winery Zanotto
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Merlot of Winery Zanotto in the region of Rio Grande do Sul is a powerful with a lot of tannins present in the mouth.
Food and wine pairings with Merlot
Pairings that work perfectly with Merlot
Original food and wine pairings with Merlot
The Merlot of Winery Zanotto matches generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal such as recipes of simple baked roast beef, caramelized lamb mice or veal paupiettes with white wine.
Details and technical informations about Winery Zanotto's 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 Merlot from Winery Zanotto are 0
Informations about the Winery Zanotto
The Winery Zanotto is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 2 wines for sale in the of Campos de Cima da Serra to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Campos de Cima da Serra
High-altitude GI of Rio Grande do Sul (Brazil), plateau 800–1,100 m on the Santa Catarina border, cool climate (6–26 °C), day/night temperature swings up to 15 °C, draining basalt soils. Chardonnay is the signature white king: taut with citrus, green apple, white flowers and a mineral touch, vibrant acidity — ideal base for sparkling wines. Airy Pinot Noir and supple Merlot as elegant reds. Speciality: fine, age-worthy traditional-method sparkling wines.
The wine region of Rio Grande do Sul
Brazil's winemaking heart (~80% of production), Italian tradition. Recognised specialty: traditional-method sparkling wines (espumantes), fresh and fruity, based on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, among South America's finest. Accessible reds: supple, fruity Merlot (plum, cherry), fleshy Cabernet Sauvignon, dense, tannic Tannat. Round Chardonnay, light Riesling Italico, sweet, floral Moscato whites.
The word of the wine: Water stress
Lack of water. Water stress blocks the vegetative cycle of the vine, which uses all available resources to maintain the integrity of the plant, thus blocking the ripening process of the grapes.
