Villiera Monro Merlot 2024

Name: Villiera Monro Merlot 2024 - Full-Bodied Red Wine
Brand: Villiera Wines
SKU: VIL_008-1
Price: 385.00 ZAR
Availability: InStock

R385,00

Monro Merlot is a special selection of old vineyard Merlot grapes made from juice pressed out from the weight of the skins. Matured in oak barrels for 18 months. A full concentrated flagship red from Villiera. Intensely aromatic with forthcoming berry fruit and hints of chocolate, spice and vanilla. It is well balanced with velvety texture but with enough grip to ensure good length. The complexity will ensure that Monro Merlot should keep for up to 10 years.

Monro Merlot is Villiera’s “Reserve” red bottled under the historic family name “Monro”. It was the obvious choice of brand as it symbolizes the dedication and heritage that are hallmarks of this wine. This wine is designed to appeal to the consumer looking for greater complexity, terroir character and longevity.

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Specifications

SKU: VIL_008-1 Alcohol Volume: 14% Sugar: 2.5g/l

Winery: Villiera WinesType of wine: Red WineCultivar: MerlotCategory: Award Winning Wines, Bottelary Hills, Latest additions, Veritas, Wine

In the cellar

Both the pumpover and punch down systems were used for extraction purposes and a portion was taken through to the final blending stage without the use of preservative. After pressing, the wine was racked to French oak barrels (65% new) for MLF and maturation. After two barrel rackings and 18 months the wine was blended and bottled.

In the vineyard

Optimally ripe Merlot was hand harvested from selected blocks of old vines and the low yields ensure concentration. The healthy fruit was destalked with only 70% being crushed and the balance remained in the form of whole berries.