Merlot di Santa Maria

Vintage 2016
by Vignamaggio
Varietal Merlot
Color red
Region igt Toscano / Toscana,Toscana (Tuscany),toscana
Country Italy
Medal Score
10.0
4 competition medals

Tasting Notes

Aromas
ripe plumblack cherrytobaccodried herbvanilla beanbaking spice
Palate

Medium-plus body with velvety tannins and fresh acidity, delivering a supple, rounded texture.

Finish

Long, polished finish that lingers with notes of dark fruit and subtle oak spice.

Food Pairings
  • • Bistecca alla Fiorentina
  • • wild boar pappardelle
  • • grilled portobello with rosemary
  • • aged Pecorino Toscano
  • • rosemary-rubbed lamb chops
Serving Temp
16-18°C
Drink Window
Now through 2028

Tasting notes synthesized from this wine's competition results, varietal, region, and vintage profile.

Competition Medals

Gold Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2020
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2024
Silver IWSC International Wine & Spirit Competition 2021
Silver Decanter World Wine Awards 2020

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