Merlot

The Guv’nor range continues to grow with an attractive new blend of merlot grapes. One of the most popular international varietals, the second most consumed red wine in the world. This grape is easy to grow and ripen, and in favourable climatic conditions it always gives optimal results.

When the gloves are off what kind of wine would our winemakers choose to drink at home? That’s the rather tantalising challenge we set them.They stepped up to the task with gusto. After all, how could they resist such an enticing opportunity?

Revelling in all its glorious indulgent ripe fruit and deliciousness, the creation they crafted is the guv’nor. So let’s park the wine pretence and unlock some straightforward pleasure. Pull the cork, pour a generous serving and savour its rewarding flavours.

Winemaking

Blend is the new trend in the world of wine. These wines are made with different grapes of distinct vines, selected either for their regionality or for their variety. This characterizes them as unique wines with their own identity, in which the art of making wine is represented.

GRAPE VARIETY: Merlot
STYLE: Still Red Wine
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12.5%
SERVING TEMPERATURE: Between 12 and 14ºC

Tasting Notes

A smooth and juicy merlot with flavours of blackberry, plum and a touch of chocolate. Smooth tannins and velvety finish.

Food Pairing

Perfect with risottos, stews, tomato-sauce pastas, red meats, or poultry like grilled sirloin or partridge salad with red berries.

Technical Information

To craft this wine, we select grapes from our best vineyards at different stages of ripeness, ensuring top quality and unique character. The grape must then undergoes cold maceration for 3 to 4 days. Fermentation proceeds for 8 days in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature, never exceeding 25ºC.