Brivio

Platinum

Ticino DOC Merlot - 2013

Grape variety:
Merlot

Alcohol content:
14 % Vol

Service temperature:
18 °C

150cl - Single wooden box.

190,00CHF

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SKU: bri-platinum-150

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Specifications

Color:
Intense, deep ruby red.

Scent:
Intense and lasting impressions of ripe blackberry fruits, are followed by elegant roasted notes that remind liquorice, dark chocolate and cinammon. Very complex!ing and is also fully enjoyable now.

Longevity:
The Platinum 2013 will reveal its full expressive potential beginning in fall 2016, and will continue to develop in character through 2028 and beyond if properly cellared.

Taste:
A powerful wine that nonetheless impresses with great elegance and ripe, soft tannins of perfect quality and strength. An excellently structured Platinum that leaves a lasting impression. It will reward patient cellaring and is also fully enjoyable now.

Pairings:

  • Venison
  • Red meat
  • Seasoned cheese
  • Lamb gigot
  • Venison
  • Meditation wine

Gradation:
14% Vol

Temperature:
18°C

Grape variety:
Merlot

Vinification

Harvested at the peak of maturity, the grapes were first left to dry on palettes in thermo ventilated rooms. The classic vinification began with crushing in mid-October followed by fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. The wine matured for 20 months in barriques of new French oak. Frequent racking from the lees allowed for bottling without fining, filtration or other physical stabilization. This may result in slight sediment in the bottle.

Awards

VINTAGE 2011 – Gold Medal – GRAND PRIX DU VIN SUISSE

VINTAGE 2012 – Gold Medal – GRAND PRIX DU VIN SUISSE / Gold Medal & Prize Vinofed – MONDIAL DU MERLOT

VINTAGE 2013 – Gold Medal – GRAND PRIX DU VIN SUISSE / Gold 96 points – DECANTER WORD WINE AWARDS / Gold 95 points – DECANTER ASIA WINE AWARDS

VINTAGE 2017 – Gold Medal – MONDIAL DU MERLOT / Gold Medal – CONCOURS MONDIAL DE BRUXELLES / 96 points – FALSTAFF

VINTAGE 2019 – Gold Medal – GRAND PRIX DU VIN SUISSE 2022 & 2023 / 94 points – FALSTAFF

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