Merlot Ca` Luca IGT Trevenezie 2021

Country
Italy
Region
Veneto
Producer
Casa Vinicola Botter spa
Grape(s)
Merlot (100%)
Type
Red
Style
Light
Oaked Style
Unoaked
Body Style
Medium bodied
Dry/Sweet Style
Not applicable
Alcohol Content
12%
Closure Style
Screw cap
Organic/Biodynamic
No
Sustainable
No
Vegetarian/Vegan
Vegetarian
Yes
Vegan
Yes
Allergens
Sulphites
Yes
Milk
No
Egg
No

Region

A wide and temperate agricultural region stretching from Venice to Verona and north to the Alpine foothills. In the west around Lake Garda, are the important generic wines - Valpolicella, Soave and Bardolino. Much of Italy`s commercial Pinot Grigio and Merlot is grown further east, but the Glera grape makes the region`s distinctly fashionable sparkling wine, Prosecco. However the recent popularity of Amarone and Ripasso has really re-established this region as one of Italy best wine growing areas and quality is out of all recognition from the light carafe wines of the early 80`s.

Producer

The company was born as a retailer in 1928 in the Veneto region for sales of wines in casks and demi-johns to restaurants and small retailers. The company is now run by the third generation and from their roots in Veneto they now have a portfolio of wines produced in some of Italy’s finest regions. Botter pride themselves on their focus of sustainability, going beyond reducing emissions, production of waste and non-renewable energy usage and taking a responsible approach for the whole production chain.
Tasting Notes
Ruby red colour with violets highlights. It has an intense bouquet with rich variety of currants and spices. These fruity aromas combine notes of freshness and soft tannins. On the palate the fruit flavours of blackcurrants, plums, bramble fruits and vanilla expand to create a wine with excellent balance between the various components. Long lasting in the mouth ending with pleasant fruity aromas.
Food
A wine suitable for the most demanding of meals. It is particularly good with roasted pork and livers