2023

Merlot DOC Garda Faial

La Prendina zum Winzer

Red Wine Fruity, Full-bodied

LAND/REGION

Italy,Lombardy

Alcohol content:

16.5%

Classification:

Garda DOC

Drinking temperature:

16-18°C

Grape Variety:

Merlot

Optimal drinking window:

Can be drunk immediately, can be stored for 10 years

pale straw yellow

Intense and fragrant, with notes of pear and other white fruits, complemented by delicate floral scents such as jasmine

Crunchy and appealing in the mouth, pleasantly full-bodied and spicy

herb risotto, white meat, fish

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Closure

Screw cap

Abfüller Informationen

Azienda Agricola Prendina, St. S. Pietro 86, 46040 Monzambano (MN), IT

The Merlot DOC Garda Faial 2023 by La Prendina is a representative expression of the Garda DOC designation, known for characterful wines from the area around Lake Garda. This wine is made from 100% Merlot, a grape variety valued for its soft, approachable fruit and velvety tannin structure. The grapes are grown on calcareous-clay moraine soils south of Lake Garda, in a sunny, well-ventilated setting that promotes even ripening and a clear, precise fruit profile. A portion of the grapes is gently dried before fermentation to develop additional aromatic nuances and give the wine extra depth, followed by 12–14 days of skin contact and extended ageing in barriques—a process that shapes Faial’s structured yet elegant character. In the glass, Faial shows an intense ruby-red colour and offers an inviting nose of ripe dark berries, subtle spice notes and hints of eucalyptus, bay leaf and cinnamon, adding depth and complexity. On the palate, it impresses with juicy fruit, smooth tannins and a lively structure shaped by the Merlot grape, giving the wine an appealing presence and a harmonious, lingering finish.