2022

Merlot Riserva DOC Freiherr

Kellerei Meran zum Winzer

Red Wine Fruity, Multi-layered

LAND/REGION

Italy,South Tyrol

Alcohol content:

15%

Classification:

South Tyrol DOC

Drinking temperature:

16-18°C

Grape Variety:

Merlot

Optimal drinking window:

Up to 20 years

Quality classification:

Riserva

Deep, dense garnet red with a dark core

Morello cherry, blackberry, liquorice, dark chocolate

Powerful yet elegant, harmonious tannins, ripe fruit, long spicy finish

Ideal with game, wild fowl, hearty meat dishes and aged hard cheeses

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Closure

Cork

Subregion

Merano and the surrounding area

The Merlot Riserva DOC Freiherr 2022 from Meran Winery is a powerful yet elegant red wine sourced from selected vineyards on the Freiberg above Merano. Made from 100% Merlot, the vines grow at around 330 m a.s.l. on light, well-drained moraine soils that favour low yields and highly concentrated, ripe grapes. The designation “Riserva” indicates careful vineyard selection and extended ageing: after 10–15 days of maceration and malolactic fermentation, the wine matures for about 16 months in barriques and large oak casks. This long maturation period gives the Freiherr additional depth, complexity and excellent ageing potential.

In the glass, it shows a deep, impressive garnet red. The nose reveals a complex, fruit-driven bouquet with aromas of morello cherry and blackberry, complemented by hints of liquorice and dark chocolate. On the palate, the wine is elegant, dense and harmonious, featuring well-integrated tannins, ripe fruit and a rounded, supportive structure. The finish is long, spicy and persistent, underscoring its character as a serious, long-lived Riserva.