Groenland Merlot Premium 2023
R230,00
A well-balanced, full-bodied Merlot with integrated oak flavours and a velvety soft tannin finish. Hints of coffee and wood smoke on the nose are followed by layers of mulberries and plum aromas in this deep-
red wine. Can age very well.
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Specifications
In the cellar
The crushed grapes are inoculated with pure yeast and fermented dry at 26 - 28 ˚C. Alcoholic fermentation is completed within 8 days. The grapes are then pressed and after malolactic fermentation, aged for 12 months in 75% new French oak barrels.
In the vineyard
Mediterranean - The summers are hot and dry with cold, wet winters. The annual rainfall is about 800mm. Supplementary irrigation during summer. Well-drained gravel soils. Good quality grapes are harvested at full ripeness (25˚B).
Ageing
12 months
Cultivar
Merlot
Food Pairing
At 16-18˚C, with roast vegetables, semi-hard yellow cheeses, hard cheeses, charcuterie, Osso Bucco and beef fillet.
