Merlot IGT – Premium Sicilian Red Wine (75cl)
Price range: £13.50 through £154.90
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A Bold Expression of Sicily’s Merlot Grape
Experience the depth and character of the Merlot IGT 2021, a distinguished red wine from Italy’s renowned Sicily region. Crafted exclusively from the Merlot grape, this wine offers a harmonious balance of rich fruit flavours and refined structure.
Tasting Notes:
- Colour: Deep ruby red with violet reflections
- Aroma: Aromas of ripe red berries and subtle spices
- Palate: Full-bodied with smooth tannins, balanced acidity, and a lingering finish featuring notes of dark fruit and spice
Serving Suggestions:
- Temperature: Best served at 16–18°C
- Pairings: Complements cheeses and cold cuts, red meats, and bush meats
Product Details:
- Volume: 75cl
- Alcohol Content: Approximately 13.5%
- Region: Sicily, Italy
- Grape Variety: 100% Merlot
- Vinification: Traditional fermentation with careful aging to enhance complexity
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What characterises the Merlot IGT Premium Sicilian Red Wine?
This Merlot IGT from Sicily is a bold and refined red wine, showcasing the Merlot grape’s depth in a rich ruby-red colour with violet highlights. You’ll find aromas of ripe red berries and subtle spices, while the palate is full-bodied, featuring smooth tannins, balanced acidity and a lingering finish with dark fruit and spice notes.
How should I serve and enjoy this Sicilian Merlot?
Best served slightly cool at 16–18°C, this Merlot’s structure and fruitiness make it excellent alongside matured cheeses, cold cuts, hearty red meats, and even bush meats commonly appreciated in Mediterranean cuisine. Its balanced acidity and smooth tannins help to complement richly flavoured dishes without overwhelming them.
What makes this Merlot from Sicily unique compared to other Italian reds?
Sicily’s warm, Mediterranean climate allows Merlot grapes here to develop a distinctive richness and ripe fruit character, supported by traditional fermentation and careful ageing. This results in a harmonious balance of intensity and elegance, representing the island’s long-standing winemaking heritage and its specific terroir’s influence on the grape.
Did you know? How has Merlot adapted to Sicilian terroir over time?
While Merlot originates from Bordeaux, Sicily’s winemakers have embraced and refined it to suit local conditions, producing wines with a fuller body and spice notes unique to the island. Over generations, this adaptation has allowed Merlot to become a celebrated variety in Sicily, pairing naturally with regional dishes and reflecting the island’s rich viticultural tradition.