Merlot

Dark red with varietal bouquet, slightly peppery and grassy notes. A strong fleshy red wine of beautiful spiciness and balanced fineness. SUPERIORE.DE

Dark garnet red Merlot from the hillside vineyards in Auer, Neumarkt and Montan. Its bouquet evokes memories of grasses and wild wine. Taut and full-bodied with aromas of dark cherries and blackcurrants. SUPERIORE.DE

Sparkling ruby violet, smells exciting, lots of rich fruit, plus fine spices. Plump on the palate, of cassis and dark cherries, underpinned with fine tannin, very clear and straightforward. SUPERIORE.DE

Merlot grapes from mineral-rich terroir and the style of Conte Loredan Gasparini produce this wine with an unbeatable price-quality ratio. Fine bouquet of cassis, minerals and a tiny hint of vanilla, harmonious and well-balanced on the palate, the tannins firm yet full of melting, long final. SUPERIORE.DE

The grapes of this 100% Merlot come from a single vineyard of Brancaias Maremma-Dependance, certified organic since 2020. Three months of ageing on the fine lees results in a polished, mineral rosato in a class of its own. Bright salmon pink, fragrance of floral notes and watermelon, ends precisely and long with a fresh, well-dosed acidity and fine melting. SUPERIORE.DE

"Delicately shimmering copper with a touch of gold. Fine meadow herbs envelop the nose, then ripe cranberries, some sea buckthorn and delicate fumé. Spans finely over the tongue, harmonious, clear, delicate minerality, stoffig with delicate melting in the drink, reverberates on fine fruit play, beautiful interpretation." Falstaff

"A fresh, layered red with cherry and citrus aromas and flavors. Medium body. Creamy texture and a minerally aftertaste. Lively." James Suckling

Dark, clear cherry red. Discreet nose of red berries with a spicy component. Medium-bodied on the palate with a nice structure, spicy-juicy taste with good length. SUPERIORE.DE

Bisci can not only produce excellent Verdicchio, but also very appealing Rosso. With the most inexpensive wine in the assortment of the noble winery from the Marche, it has succeeded in making a great hit: Fascinating aroma of red berries, noble wood and herbs, in the background a discreet, smoky component. Precise and taut on the palate, with a wonderful primary fruity core, framed by liquorice and a dried bouquet of Mediterranean herbs. The 20% Sangiovese content provides the necessary freshness and structuring acidity, and together with its fine tannin weave, this respectable red glides harmoniously into an equally respectable final. A really good red for the not everyday days of the week. SUPERIORE.DE

"The 2018 Marche Rosso blossoms in the glass with a pretty display of dusty rose, incense, strawberries and cedar spice box. It's silky-smooth, almost creamy in feel, with depths of ripe red berries, licorice and sweet inner herbal tones, all energized by vibrant acidity. A coating of fine tannins punctuates the expression well, as this tapers off lightly structured and perfumed. There's so much balanced pleasure to be found in this blend of 80% Merlot to 20% Sangiovese. However, I recommend another year of cellaring for it to fully blossom." Vinous

Dark colour, sweet fruit notes and delicate herbal spice. On the palate powerful, complex, with wild berry flavours and fine present tannins. Black berries and some caramel in the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense and bright ruby red. Characteristic, delicately sweet aroma with hints of plum jam, tobacco, hay and coffee. On the palate, it presents itself dry and soft, spicy and harmonious with a fruity blackberry and plum component. Very concentrated and typical, this Merlot leads into a respectable finish with suptile wood spice. SUPERIORE.DE

Boscarelli's Merlot smells very complex and pleasant of ripe blueberries and plums, a little smoky and of roasted nuts. Firm and powerful on the palate, ripe, juicy, tart fruit and youthful but polished tannin. Wonderfully persistent, long, spicy and soft. SUPERIORE.DE

Mario Schiopetto was born in 1930, he grew up in the family-owned Osteria ai Pompieri and had his first professional experiences as a fireman and later as a truck driver. In 1963, guided only by his taste and love of wine, he began to devote himself to wine production in his parents' farm and produced the first pure Tocai in 1965. The historic label at the time included the drawing of his fire engine, which he also used to deliver the wine to customers. With the current 2019 vintage, the winery is reflecting on these historical roots and is reintroducing the cute drawing on some of its wine labels.

Garnet-purple coloured Merlot with a warm scent of crisp plums and ripe blackberries, plus earthy nuances and a hint of clove. Slender but full-bodied on the palate, all components wonderfully harmonised. SUPERIORE.DE

"Always a beautiful and very drinkable merlot with red fruit, black walnut and chocolate that follow through to a full body and balanced finish." James Suckling

The "Collection" line is vinified from harvested grapes from selected and sun-drenched sites and stands for complex, straightforward wines with a strong emphasis on terroir. The vineyards of the comrades are located in Siebeneich and Bozen at 300 metres above sea level and offer ideal conditions for this beautiful Merlot to thrive.

Dark ruby to garnet red. Exuberant aroma of blackberries and wild berries, complemented by a refined spice component. The palate is elegant, finely fruity, almost polished. This Merlot is not at all plump like so many representatives of this grape variety - it is medium-bodied, finely accentuated and leads with fine-pored tannin into a respectable finish. SUPERIORE.DE

South of Margreid lies the "15er" site, which is characterised by deposits of the Fenner stream and the Etsch river and has been largely planted with Merlot vines since 1957. Its site enjoys particularly good aeration due to the warm wind from Lake Garda, the Ora, which gives the wine a filigree structure and great finesse. Cherry red with ruby shimmer. Impressive bouquet of concentrated fruits, pepper and vegetal notes. Pleasantly medium-bodied, precise and balanced, with a fine hint of bittersweet and a convincing freshness. SUPERIORE.DE

"De Piano" is now called "Fallwind". The successful composition of Merlot and Cabernet, both vinified separately and only blended after one year of ageing, is bursting with density, power and fruit fullness. Silky tannins and expressive length inspire the wine lover. SUPERIORE.DE

Bright ruby red with violet reflexes. In the bouquet notes of fresh berry compote, cherry and spicy hints, in addition sweet cedar and a breath vanilla. In the drink a beautiful texture, rich and filling, with fascinating silky tannins, persistent in the final. SUPERIORE.DE

The DOC Cortona, which has existed since 1999, is famous for its single-varietal Syrahs and Merlots, whose vines thrive excellently on the Pliocene clayey soils. Since 2006, the Carletti family has also been involved in this appellation, which was quite unknown until today, and their Merlot Il Violas is now known beyond the borders of Italy and has many lovers.

Dense, dark ruby with violet reflections. On the nose, an open-hearted bouquet of black berry fruits, sandalwood, rosemary and with fine spice. The texture coats the palate, warm, intense and rich of dark fruits, chocolate, plum and redcurrant. In Violas is a generous and deep red that just calls out for a Bistecca Fiorentina and gives much pleasure. SUPERIORE.DE

Intense and enveloping fragrance pleasure of blackberry and dark fruits and cocoa. On the palate, memorable, sturdy fruit and taut tannins give this Merlot its unique elegance. Pleasantly round, long and with traces of mint on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

A delight for lovers of supple red wines and the second wine of Cotarella's Tenuta Montiano. Deep ruby red, slightly sweet notes of ripe blackberries and black cherries on the nose, some coffee, spices, vanilla and subtle toasted aromas. Pure and clear in the mouth, soft but powerful tannins, long. SUPERIORE.DE

Deep ruby red. Bright, fresh and savoury aromas and flavours of blueberries, flint, coffee and fresh herbs. Long and clean with soft tannins and very good clarity on the bright end. A beautiful, very refined wine with early appeal but also velvet paws creeping concentration and complexity. SUPERIORE.DE

"Lovely blackberries, violets and blueberries with hints of dark chocolate. Medium to full body with creamy, polished tannins and a flavorful finish." James Suckling

Merlot Siebeneich sparkles in a rich ruby red. On the nose, aromas of cranberries and dried plums, mint and eucalyptus. The spicy taste is just as multifaceted with beautiful fruit. Structured, deep and long. SUPERIORE.DE

Already the famous Italian wine critic Veronelli rated the Colli Berici together with Bolgheri as one of the best growing areas for the Bordelais grape varieties. This rare Merlot is dedicated to its creator Alfredo Lazzarini, whose vineyards Inama recently acquired, and it represents the history of the Colli Berici.

Dark ruby garnet, violet reflections, delicate water edge. Spicy nuances of black cherries, ripe plums, forest floor, some jasmine and a pleasant touch of precious wood. Juicy on the palate, with good complexity and a chocolaty texture, round tannins and a discreet extract sweetness on the finish. SUPERIORE.DE

Dark ruby garnet, delicately spicy bouquet, juicy cherry notes and delicate caramel. Of elegant texture, with firm tannins and well structured. A round wine and ideal accompaniment to food. SUPERIORE.DE

"This is a stand-up Merlot that delivers no more and no less that you should expect of the grape. The Marina Cvetić 2015 Merlot (from the IGT Terre Aquilane appellation) is a soft and layered expression with lots of ripe fruit and sweet back-end notes of cherry and blackberry. The wine's texture is loosely knit and bold, with a broad and wide approach. You get the softness of the sunny 2015 vintage contrasted against the fortitude and stubbornness of the Abruzzo wine character." Robert Parker