2020

Merlot Riserva DOC Nussleiten

Castel Sallegg zum Winzer

Red Wine Fruity, Full-bodied, Multi-layered

LAND/REGION

Italy,South Tyrol

Alcohol content:

14%

Classification:

South Tyrol DOC

Drinking temperature:

18°C

Grape Variety:

Merlot

Optimal drinking window:

5 to 15 years

Quality classification:

Riserva

dark ruby red

Aromas of ripe berries, fine roasted aromas, pepper, wild fruits, red currants, notes of coffee and cocoa, and a touch of pine needles

Full, velvety, dense tannins, alpine freshness, long and complex aftertaste with great refinement

Osso buco, deer medallions, beef stew

Allergens

Contains sulfites

Closure

Cork

Subregion

South Tyrolean Überetsch

SÄURE g/l

RESTZUCKER g/l

0.5

Abfüller Informationen

Castel Sallegg, Unterwinkel 15, 39052 Kaltern (BZ), IT

The Merlot Riserva DOC Nussleiten 2019 from Castel Sallegg impresses with its dark ruby red and combines the depth and complexity that connoisseurs expect from first-class Merlot. This wine develops a complex bouquet of ripe berries, fine roasted aromas and spicy notes of pepper and wild fruits, complemented by subtle hints of coffee, cocoa and pine needles. On the palate, it impresses with its dense tannin structure and velvety fullness, which combine with alpine freshness and strong presence to create a long, elegant finish. The term “Riserva” in the name of this wine refers to an

extended aging period.

Nussleiten Merlot grows in the Seehof vineyard, a location that is ideally oriented south towards Lake Kaltern and is protected by the north-facing mountains. These geographical conditions help the grapes ripen under optimal conditions and develop their characteristic color intensity and aromatic complexity. The aging of the wine follows a careful process, which begins with manual harvesting and selection of the best grapes, followed by mash fermentation and 18-month barrique aging. After blending, the wine ages in the bottle for a further 12 months before being sold

RP/93/100

Here's a new submission from Castel Sallegg. The 2019 Alto Adige Merlot Riserva Nussleiten shows concentration and extract but ultimately delivers an elegant expression that reflects the qualities of cool alpine winemaking. There is plenty of dark blackberry fruit and plum in this wine. You also get roasted espresso bean and toasted spice. The effect is not heavy, and the wine nails those elegant, chalky tannins. 6,200 bottles were made.

Bright, brilliant ruby red. On the nose, first fine spices, precious wood, lingonberries, cold smoke, then dark chocolate and leather, ripe cherry at the end. On the palate, hearty, full-bodied, with powerful tannin, currently a bit wood-dominated at the end.