Di Lenardo Vineyards Venezia Giulia Merlot 2023

 

A bright red wine from Northern Italy, with aromas of herbs and berries. The palate is smooth and refreshing. Pairs well with salads, charcuterie, or lightly spiced chicken, as well as pork.

 

Massimo di Lenardo is a versatile winemaker. His white wines, such as Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Toh!, are very popular, but his reds are also becoming increasingly popular. Massimo distinguishes himself with a refined and elegant style, using both familiar and lesser-known grape varieties.

This pure, red Merlot is smooth and approachable. The wine is stored in stainless steel tanks immediately after fermentation, without aging in oak barrels. This allows for maximum fruit expression from the ripe Merlot grapes.

Merlot has spread from Bordeaux throughout the world. It thrives in the northern Italian climate with its fresh springs and warm summers. Two hundred years after its initial planting, the grape has become so Italianized that it has developed its own distinct character. Di Lenardo makes an impeccable, high-quality wine from it.