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Merlot Reserve 2017 - 13.5% vol. - Alimani Winery

Name: Merlot Reserve 2017 - 13.5% vol. - Alimani Winery
Brand: Alimani
SKU: ALVIMRAL0001
Price: 45.40 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

$45.40

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Merlot from Alimani’s hillside vineyards near Durrës, 400 meters up, aged 18 months in French oak. Rich and velvety, with ripe red fruit and vanilla.

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Tasting Notes

Deep ruby. Ripe red fruit, sweet spice, and vanilla on the nose. Full bodied and smooth, with a long, soft finish.

Serve & Pair

Serve at 18°C (64°F), and open it 30 minutes before pouring. Pairs with roast and grilled red meats, game, and aged cheeses.

The Facts

Grape: 100% Merlot
Vintage: 2017
Region: Durres
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume: 750 ml
Production: It ferments for 15 days in steel, matures for 18 months in barrique, and then in bottle for 4 months before being released for consumption.
Yield: 70 - 80 quintals
Bottles produced: 3000
Allergens: Contains sulfites

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Why We Chose It

This is the Merlot that has 18 months in oak and years in the bottle have made it smooth and round, with ripe fruit and a soft vanilla finish. If you want a Merlot for a special dinner, this is the one.