Semi Sweet Merlot 2019
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Argentina
Mendoza at the foothills of the Andes mountain range, receives the warm rays of sunlight over 300 days a year. The grapes concentrate its natural sweetness and balanced acidity, resulting in a fresh and velvety Merlot with captivating aromas of cherries and raspberries, and hints of violets and eucalyptus. Off-Dry style red wine that showcases the fresh dark berry characteristics of Merlot grown in the heart of Argentina.
Harvest Note
The 2019 vintage will go down as one of the best vintages of the decade with red wines showing outstanding quality. In general, the wines of the vintage should be classified as very good to excellent quality. After a notably cool and dry spring, the cool temperatures and dry conditions continued throughout the growing season, allowing the grapes to hang on the vine and ripen 1-3 weeks longer than normal. This prolonged growing season allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, with the cool temperatures and dry conditions producing lower yields. The result was a great balance between aromatic expression and concentration of color and tannins. The wines display elegance and balance with fresh acidity and superb aging potential.
Tasting Note
Bright red with an intense, fruity nose of blackberries and strawberries leading to a sweet, rounded, and fruity finish.
Technical Data
GRAPES: 100% Merlot
APPELLATION: Mendoza
PH: 3.6
ACIDITY: 5.70 g/l
ABV: 12.7%
RESIDUAL SUGAR: 47.67 g/l
Unique Selling Points
- Easy drinking and approachable wines showcasing Merlot's signature characteristics.
- Grown throughout some of Argentina's best winegrowing regions.
- Off-dry style that can be served as an aperitif or paired with a wide range of foods.
Founded in 1895, Bodega Norton is one of the most awarded Argentinean wine brands in the U.S. with more than 150 international wine awards to date. Bodega Norton combines a modern, state-of-the-art facility with rich heritage and old world charm.
David Bonomi, Chief Winemaker
About the Grape
Merlot
Merlot makes plump, succulent wines to drink young or opulently massive wines for aging. Has silky, blackberry and currant fruit, with spice, earth, tobacco and chocolate notes, and soft tannins.
