Variety: Merlot
Region: Sicilia
Country: Italy
Year: 2011
Price: $6.95 (sale)
Vintage Cellar review: This bright, soft Merlot comes from a hilly vineyard on the Alcesti family estate in beautiful Sicily. It has hints of red cherries and freshly cut hay. Exceptional value.
My review: The first (and most noticeable) theme I got from the nose of this Merlot was a musty, earthy smell. It has slight hints of mildew and a woody aroma as well. This Merlot tasted very dry, fairly tannic, lightly acidic, and earthy, but the scent of mustiness and mildew I noticed in the nose appeared to stay away from the tasting experience. I would say that this Merlot also has a mid-body weight and very strong hints of blackberry. This wine would probably go well with a creamy chicken and pasta dish using Italian style seasonings.
I had this wine without food.
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