MandrarossaRupenera Merlot 2022

Product code: 16951
£11.90 inc VAT
Italy
Red Wine from
Sicily, Italy
Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Sicily
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Menfi
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Mandrarossa
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Domenico De Gregorio
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot
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Country
Country: Italy
Region
Region: Sicily
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Menfi
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Mandrarossa
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Domenico De Gregorio
Grape
Grape: Merlot
Grape: 100% Merlot

Product Notes

Mandrarossa Rupenera Merlot is a rich and flavorful red wine that originates from the southwestern coast of Sicily. The vineyards in which this wine is produced are located in the hilly terrain of the Agrigento province, where the warm Mediterranean climate and clay soils give the wine its unique taste profile. The wine is a deep ruby color with aromas of dark fruit, black cherry, and vanilla. On the palate, the wine is dry and full-bodied with velvety tannins and a long finish. This wine pairs perfectly with red meat, pasta, and aged cheeses. Mandrarossa Rupenera Merlot is an excellent choice for any wine enthusiast seeking a bold and sophisticated red wine from Sicily.

Tasting Notes

This wine is ruby-red in colour with purple hues. On the nose, it has intense aromas of plum, quince jelly and rosemary. On the palate it is savoury and round, with flavours of plum, herbal notes and a hint of liquorice.

About the Winery

Mandrarossa

Mandrarossa wines are unique Sicilian wines that are symbolized by a rich heritage and winemaking culture. Located in the south western Sicilian coast, Mandrarossa vineyards are blessed with a rich microclimate and fertile soils that help to bring the best out of the Menfi and Terre Sicane territories in Italy. As a wine lover, you would love to taste the wines crafted from the full-bodied grapes grown here. This is because there are diverse types of soils here, with limestone being the most dominant variety of them all.

The winemakers take extreme care in ensuring that the grapes are grown in a 100% natural environment here, thereby helping to retain the full flavours and aroma of the fruit. There are quite a few territories in the Mandrarossa region, where the vines are cultivated carefully to produce high-quality and authentic Sicilian wines. The vineyards can be found at:

Cote d’Afrique - This is the Menfi region, located on the south western coast of Sicily. Blessed with an abundance of flora & fauna and excellent climatic condition, these vineyards are perfect for growing high-yielding, fresh and fruity grapes.

Seaside Vineyards - Located in the southern part of Sicily, this region has an excellent winemaking heritage to boast of. The high-altitude vines, along with the beautiful microclimatic conditions, help in growing different types of grape varietals. This area is rightly called the Paradise of Terroirs, because of its unique terroir quality.

Coast of Dunes - Containing strong African qualities, this desert terroir’s dry climate is perfect for cultivating three white wine grape varietals – Grecanico, Grillo and Nero d’Avola.

There are other popular vineyards in the Mandrarossa region, namely, Sud, Menfishire, Secret Garden and the like. Wine tourism is one of the most successful income-generating businesses in Sicily. Many wine collectors and connoisseurs across the globe come to Sicily to enjoy the diverse terroirs of this place and enjoy the unique wines crafted here.

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