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2022 Collecapretta 'Merlo Nero', Umbria, Italy
$35.00
“Merlo Nero” or “The Blackbird” is an opulent red wine made from Merlot vines grown in the hills and grown on trellises as in the Umbrian peasant tradition. Spontaneous fermentation without temperature control, with 6 to 8 days skin maceration. The wine is aged in either cement/fiberglass/stainless steel until bottling. No sulfur is added and there is no filtering or fining.
Specs
- Country Italy
- Region Umbria
- Style Red Wine
- Producer Collecapretta
- Farming Practices Organic, Biodynamic
- Grapes Merlot
- Food Pairings Braised Things, Red Sauce, Gamey Meats, Fried Food
- Characteristics Red Fruit, Wild Side, Icon, No Sulfur, Juicy
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