Siebeneich Merlot Riserva Alto Adige DOC 2017 - Cantina Terlan

The Siebeneich Merlot Riserva Alto Adige DOC of Cantina Terlan sparkles in a rich ruby red in the glass and enchants with its splendid, multi-layered bouquet, from which the scent of dried plums and cranberries, as well as herbal aromas of mint, eucalyptus and a hint of pepper stand out. On the palate, this pure red wine unfolds with a stable tannin structure and fruity aromas, complex, balanced and deep. The finish is long and persistent.

Vinification of the Siebeneich Merlot Riserva Alto Adige DOC from Cantine Terlan

For this full-bodied, fine red wine of the Terlan winery, 100% Merlot grapes are vinified, which grow in southern exposure on clayey soils. Harvesting and selection are carried out manually. The grapes are destemmed and then slowly fermented in stainless steel tanks at a controlled temperature and with gentle movement of the must. The malolactic fermentation and the subsequent ageing over 12 months takes place 50% in large oak barrels and 50% in barriques. For the ageing in barriques a third of new barrels are used. Three months before bottling, the cuvée is formed from the two wines.

The name Siebeneich stands for seven oaks.

Food pairing for Siebeneich Merlot Riserva Alto Adige DOC

This South Tyrolean Merlot goes well with braised kid shoulder with wild vegetables, beef fillet with rocket, rabbit stew or lamb knuckle with polenta and spinach, or as an interesting accompaniment to Parmigiana from eggplants.

Awards for the Siebeneich Merlot Riserva Alto Adige DOC by Cantine Terlan

• Robert Parker: 90 points for 2011
• I Vini di Veronelli: 2 stars for 2010
• Duemilavini: 4 grapes for 2008