Recanati Merlot Reserve 2012

An outstanding accompaniment to grilled red meats, poultry, risottos and mushroom-based dishes. Serve slightly cooler than room temperature.After careful hand harvesting, the grapes are de-stemmed and left to soak for two days to fully extract their fruity, spicy character. A small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon is included to enhance depth and complexity. After a fermentation period of two weeks, the wine is transferred to French oak barrels where it matures for 18 months.

The Recanati Reserve Merlot 2012 produced from vineyards in the northern Galilee. The wine has a nice bright purple, that is much lighter at rim. The aromas are clean and fresh with not much on the nose. There are hints of some currant and possibly darker red raspberries and a touch of cherries. This wine is full bodied with a super strong alcohol and tannin. The wine is very dry and a bit too much acid at end. The finish is not super long and stronger acid. The Merlot is outstanding with grilled red meats, risottos and mushroom-based dishes