Merlot 2017 - Veramonte

The Merlot of Veramonte is an appealing, grape varietal red wine from the Chilean wine region Valle de Casablanca. 

In the glass, this wine shines in a deep ruby red with garnet red highlights. The expressive bouquet combines intense aromas of fresh blackberries, ripe raspberries with fine hints of currants and a hint of spice. Very fruity, this Chilean red wine convinces the palate. This is accompanied by a beautiful freshness with fruity notes of red berries and - thanks to the wood finishing - the finest hints of spices and vanilla. The finale comes with a nice, pleasant length. 

Vinification of Merlot Veramonte In the cool early morning hours,

Merlot grapes are

harvested

for this red wine in Casablanca Valley. In the cellar, the harvested material is completely destemmed and mashed in open steel tanks for 5 days. Thereafter, the temperature in the stainless steel tanks is increased and alcoholic fermentation begins. Once this process is complete, this wine remains on the mash for 10 days. This wine is rounded off for 8 months in oak barrels (multiple use). 

Food recommendation for Veramonte Merlot

This dry red wine from Chile goes perfectly with grilled meat, lamb carree in a herb coat, Italian pasta casseroles (lasagna or cannelloni) but also with matured hard cheeses.