Gialdi

Arzo

Ticino DOC Merlot - 2021

Grape variety:
Merlot

Alcohol content:
13,5 % Vol

Service temperature:
16 - 18 °C

75cl - 6bt original carton.

34,00CHF

In stock

SKU: gia-arzo-75
Specifications

Color:
Deep ruby red

Scent:
Complex and intense, with notes of ripe red-berries fruits roasted hints that remind the liquorice, and Menthol notes.

Longevity:
The Arzo 2021 will reach its full potential from spring 2023 and will retain these characteristics until 2031 and beyond if stored in optimal conditions.

Taste:
Rich powerful and wellbodied. Fresh and fruity, harmonious with a persistent and balanced finish.

Pairings:

  • Roasts
  • Stewed meet
  • Red meat
  • Hard cheese

Gradation:
13,5% Vol

Temperature:
16 - 18°C

Grape variety:
Merlot

Vinification

Vinified in the traditional method with a maceration period of 14 days at 28 - 30°C in stainless-steel tanks. The wine matured for 15 months in barriques of new French oak (67%), while the rest is placed in one year-old barriques (33%).

Awards

VINTAGE 2011 – Gold Medal – EXPOVINA / Gold Medal – GRAND PRIX DU VIN SUISSE

VINTAGE 2012 – Gold Medal – EXPOVINA / Gold Medal – MONDIAL DU MERLOT

VINTAGE 2013 – Gold Medal – GRAND PRIX DU VIN SUISSE

VINTAGE 2015 – Gold Medal – EXPOVINA

VINTAGES 2015/2016/2017 – Gran Maestro del Merlot – MONDIAL DU MERLOT

VINTAGE 2019 – 90 points – FALSTAFF

VINTAGE 2021 – 92 points – FALSTAFF

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