Riflessi d’Epoca

Color:
Intense and deep ruby red.

Scent:
Complex and intense. Fruity notes of plum and blackcherry, and roasted hints that remind liquorice. Delicate nuances of spices.

Longevity:
The Riflessi d’Epoca 2021 will reveal its full expressive potential beginning in fall 2023, and will continue to develop in character through 2031 and beyond if properly cellared. Best if uncorked and decanted several hours before pouring.

Taste:
Smooth and elegant. Fresh and fruity, well-bodied with a good structure and tannins of perfect quality and strength. Well balanced, harmonious and persistent at the finish.

Pairings:

• Roasts
• Venison
• Red meat
• Seasoned cheese
• Lamb gigot
• Poultry with dark meat such as guinea fowl, pigeon, duck
• Venison

Gradation:
13,5% Vol

Temperature:
18°C

Grape variety:
Merlot

The grapes are carefully selected and vinified in the traditional bordelaise method with a long maceration of 11 – 14 days at 28 – 30°C. Once fermentation is complete, the wine is matured for over 14 months in barriques of French oak. Frequent racking from the lees allows for bottling without fining, filtration or other physical stabilization. This may result in a slight sediment in the bottle.

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

VINTAGE 2013 – Gold Medal – MONDIAL DU MERLOT

VINTAGE 2015 – Gold Medal – GRAND PRIX DU VIN SUISSE / 91 points – DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS / 93 points – DECANTER ASIA WINE AWARDS

VINTAGE 2016 – Gold Medal – MONDIAL DU MERLOT / 95 points – DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS

VINTAGE 2017 – Gold Medal – MONDIAL DU MERLOT / 93 points – FALSTAFF

VINTAGE 2019 – Tre Bicchieri – GAMBERO ROSSO / 95 points – FALSTAFF

VINTAGE 2020 – 93 points – FALSTAFF / Gold medal – GRAND PRIX DU VIN SUISSE 2023

VINTAGE 2011/2012/2013 – Gran Maestro del Merlot – MONDIAL DU MERLOT