Red
Gualdo del Re I'Rennero Merlot (Val di Cornia Suvereto)
Val di Cornia Suvereto · Italy
Fact sheet
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Merlot
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Val di Cornia Suvereto
- Appellation
- Val di Cornia Suvereto
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Tannin
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
carne de cordeiro · carne assada · queijos maturados · carnes vermelhas grelhadas
Rated vintages
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200885 pts
This Tuscan Merlot opens with dominant aromas of raw wood and wood chips with hints of black fruit muffled beneath the surface. Oak is also at the forefront of the palate, followed by toast, espresso and vanilla. There's not enough fruit richness to carry off the oak, and it fin…
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200792 pts
This expression of Merlot is soft and plush, and it offers layers of cherry, raspberry and soft spice. Oak-derived aromas of toasted almond and clove are delicate and well integrated.
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200492 pts
Winemaker Barbara Tamburini is a rising star, and her l'Rennero Merlot is outstandingly juicy and succulent. Notes of ripe fruit such as black cherry and blueberry are backed by sweet spice and a rich, plush mouthfeel. The wine is powerful and chewy but also elegant and balanced…