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Red Wine Enate Merlot Merlot 2021
Crianza red wine from Somontano. Varietal Merlot and aged for 15 months in French oak barrels.
Crianza. 15 Months in French oak barrels
Percentage of Alcohol: 15º
Bottle size: 75 cl
D.O.: Somontano
Grapes Varieties: Merlot,
Wineries: Enate
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Availability: In stock
€22.00
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Made solely from Merlot, the red wine Enate Merlot Merlot is produced by the Enate winery.
This Spanish red wine from Somontano was the first varietal of the winery, made after the chief winemaker Jesús Artajona decided to launch a line of wines produced from international varieties.
Harvested at their optimal ripening point, the grapes were vinified in stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation took place in new French oak barrels, where this red wine from Somontano was also aged for 15 months. Finally, it was aged for some months in the bottle before its commercial release.
Elegant and powerful, we suggest that you decant the red wine Enate Merlot Merlot 2021 to remove any potential sediment.
Pair this Crianza red wine with meat recipes.
The label was designed by the prestigious Catalan artist Frederic Amat.
Additional Information
Additional Information
| Appearance | The red wine Enate Merlot Merlot is medium purple with a crimson rim and some violet tinges. |
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| Nose | Focused and precise, this varietal Merlot, with some intense aromas of ripe red fruit, a dash of black fruit, some remembrances of spices and balsam, clear herbal notions and a touch of dry fruit. |
| Palate | Creamy and well-structured, this red wine of the Enate winery has some mild tannins, a fresh acidity and that inviting, refined character common to all good Merlot wines, from Bordeaux to Napa Valley. Flavours of ripe black fruit, with a dash of chinese ink, leather and withered leaves. Long, spicy finish. |
| Our personal opinion | Do you remember Miles, the infamous character from the Sideways movie who hated Merlot? Well, had he tasted the red wine Enate Merlot Merlot 2021 maybe he wouldn't have had such strong feelings about the grape. |
| OTHER VINTAGES | Enate Merlot Merlot 2019: Enterwine 92. Enate Merlot Merlot 2017: Enterwine 93. Peñin 91. Gold: Global Merlot Masters. 95 points Guía SEVI. 93 points Guía Vivir el Vino. 96 points Guía Gourmets . Enate Merlot Merlot 2015: Enterwine 93. Peñín 92. Gilbert Gaillard International Challenge - Grand Gold Medal. Concours Mondial de Bruxelles - Gold Medal. Enate Merlot Merlot 2013: Enterwine 92. Peñín 93. Enate Merlot Merlot 2012: Enterwine 92. Peñín 92. Enate Merlot Merlot 2011: Peñín 93. Enterwine 92. Gold Medal - Mondial du Merlot (Switzerland). Silver Medal - Bacchus Spain.
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| Year | 2021 |
| Type | Red |
| D.O. | Somontano |
| Bottle size | 75 cl |
| Serving tempurature | 15-17ºC |
| Should this wine be decanted? | 20 minutes before serving |
| Ageing | Crianza |
| Type of ageing | Months in French oak barrels |
| Number of months aged in Barrels | 15 |
| Enterwine's Score | 91 |
| Media rating | 91 |
| Mono-Varietal | Merlot |
| Pairings | Bull meat, Chocolate, Civet, Cold meats, Rice with meat, Roasted foods, Roasted lamb ribs, Roasted pork, Roasted red meats, Roasted white meats, Specialty plates, Stews |
| Taste | Complex and Elegant, Tasty with barrel notes, Very intense and inky |
| Occasion | A special occasion, Business dinner, Dinner with friends, Family reunion, Romantic Dinner |
Reviews
3 Reviews
twice merlot
Remains consistent over the years. Overall, a hugely enjoyable wine.
Review by
(Posted on 26 March 2019)
Very good wine
My rating goes to the wine and also to the costumer service. The problem I had with the delivery was quickly dealt with and satisfactorily solved.
Review by
(Posted on 18 January 2018)
Top merlot
I have the impression that this wine is underrated. It ages very well, and improves exceptionally over the years. Not long ago I had a 2005 and it was incredibly good.
Review by
(Posted on 24 August 2017)
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