Merlot wine: undisputed excellency

Merlot grapes have an extremely thin peel, which is born primarily in damp lands, rich in fat and clay.

Merlot wine is born in France, although its harvest is possible in many other regions as well, thanks to the characteristics of the grapes, which can easily adapt to any climate. Enoteca Properzio is the proud owner of a large selection of the best Merlot wines, both Italian and foreign.

Merlot wine: from the vineyards to its sensory characteristics

The sensory characteristics of Merlot are what make it such an excellent product. Its ruby red color offers shades that are velvety and intense. Its taste is a mix of grassy and woody aromas, which make its structure rich and well-balanced. To the palate, it is strong and persistent (almost solid), while its fragrance releases the smell of forest. Among the strongest smells are those of berries, such as blackberries, cranberries and boysenberries; but one can also grasp the smell of pine needles, oregano and other grassy spices. Merlot vineyards can adapt to different climates, which makes it possible to grow these grapes in geographically diverse areas. In Italy, this wine is produced in many regions, although some are more productive than others, Veneto, Sicily, Trentino-Alto Adige, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Tuscany. These lands produce the best Italian Merlot wines. Some are quite famous around the world; others are less famous, though still sold with a great quality/price rapport and produced by great professionals.

The best Merlot wines on Enoteca Properzio

Enoteca Properzio possesses many 100% refined Italian Merlot wines. Among these wines are Masseto di Ornellaia, produced in Tuscany, with qualities that are appreciated by the best sommeliers. It is the perfect wine to combine with the gastronomical delicacies of the region, especially with white and red meat. Enoteca Properzio offers bottles from different production years, each with a specific taste and smell. It is, without a doubt, one of the best italian red wines produced in Italy. For this reason, you can purchase these bottles in an elegant and strong casing, perfect for the high quality of the wine. Another Merlot wine that is worth mentioning is Massetino, created from a blend between Merlot and a small percentage of Cabernet Franc. It bodes perfectly with stew and grilled meat, or with cold cuts and cheese.

The best Italian Merlot and much more!

Let us now focus on a 100% French Merlot wine: the Pétrus Pomerol of Chateau Pétrus. The peculiarity of this wine is the presence of cocoa, pepper, and violet aromas. It is a Merlot wine carefully selected during the production stage. The best quality of this bottle is guaranteed by its specific cultivation area: carefully studied lands to allow this Merlot wine to release its maximum potential. It is not by chance that Pétrus Pomerol is famous world-wide. The ideal degustation temperature is between 16 and 18 degrees Celsius. In the Enoteca Properzio catalogue you will find bottles and casings from different production years to be deeply enjoyed.

Another very rare and valuable red wine is the Marchesi De' Frescobaldi - Ornellaia 2010 special edition. This bottle has been created in collaboration with Michelangelo Pistoletto to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the winery.

On the site there are also many other wine masterpieces, such as the Sassicaia 1985 by Tenuta San Guido (the very year that gave birth to the myth of Sassicaia), the Petrus Pomerol 2015 (characterized by hints of citrus, candies, mulberries, cedar with touches of anise and lavender, well distinguishable on the nose) and the 3 litres Masseto dell'Ornellaia 1995 (best combined with game and foie gras).

Ruby red or plum colored, with pepper or leather rather than fruity notes, each wine has its own personality and distinctive character which accompanies it as time passes by.

Savouring fine italian red wines is a true sensory experience

From smell to taste, tasting a fine red wine is a triumph of flavors, smells and colors. It is the result of tradition and experience gained over time, handed down from generation to generation, under the banner of quality and excellence.

Thus, tasting a red wine turns into a unique experience for all five senses.

Every Italian red wine has its own fascinating history

The different characteristics of a italian wine make it unforgettable. Discovering its infinite facets is essential to fully appreciate and combine it at best, so as to enhance the dish with which it is accompanied.

For this reason, Enoteca Properzio provides technical sheets - with names, countries, regions and descriptions of wines - and detailed images, presenting all the hundreds of bottles and cellars available on the site.

It is also possible to perform a refined search of the label through the vine or price filters, as well as the year - going back in time to the 50s - or, for example, the formats (from 0.375 up to 6 liters).