Merlot Day: Celebration
Dark as a blackbird, this strain, which is one of the most widely planted in the world, has inherited its name from the French word merle, a bird dressed in jet feathers with bluish reflections, which likes to eat its small and uniform fruits.
Historical traces say that it would be a variety originating in the southwest of FranceMerlot is linked to such famous wines as Château Pétrus, produced in Pomerol, in the Aquitaine region of France. In Bordeaux, Merlot is now more widely planted than Cabernet Sauvignon. It is also widely cultivated in Australia, Spain, Eastern Europe, Chile, the United States and, of course, Argentina.
What Merlot wines are like
Wines made from this grape variety have an intense ruby red color, with a slightly vegetal nose, a certain ruby red color, with a slightly vegetal nose, a certain evocation of smoke and some similarity with Cabernet Sauvignon, although fruitier.although fruitier.
They usually have notes of black fruits, such as blackberry and plum. Their body and tannins are usually moderate, resulting in elegant wines..
It is often used for blending wines with grapes such as Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, although it is also produced as a varietal. Like the blackbird, which has the amazing ability to compose different songs, including some complex ones, it is a rich and versatile variety that is celebrated around the world every November 7.
Three Rutini’s Merlot to enjoy the variety
A Merlot varietal from the Uco Valley, 50% of the wine was aged in American oak barrels and 50% in French oak barrels for 7 months. It has a cellaring potential of 4 years.
It has an intense ruby color with dense purple tones. Its nose is intense and concentrated, reminiscent of fruits such as cherry, plum and spicy notes. The palate is smooth, with silky tannins and a pleasant, perfumed finish.
Ideal with legumes, grilled vegetables, game meats such as duck or rabbit, risottos and dishes containing mushrooms.
Made with grapes from our Altamira estate, this varietal is aged in French oak barrels, 50% new and 50% second use. Its aging potential is 10 years.
At a glance, it is Intense red with violet hues. It has a generous and aromatic nose (red and black fruits, such as blackberry) and suggestive accents of cocoa and tobacco. Candied notes appear on the palate. It is firm, full-bodied, complex and elegant at the same time. A classic Bordeaux Argentine version.
It combines very well with grilled and baked red meats, hard cheeses such as Gouda or Parmesan, dishes with mushrooms and wild mushrooms, Patagonian lamb, meatloaf, and creole stews seasoned with thyme or rosemary.
Single Vineyard Altamira Merlot
Made entirely from Merlot grapes from our Altamira estate, this wine is aged for 12 months in French oak barrels, 50% new and 50% second use. It has a cellaring potential of 15 years.
Its color is Intense and brilliant ruby. Black fruit accents (blackberries) burst on the nose, along with other aromatic nuances (smoke, leather) and the elegant vanilla framework that makes it very seductive. On the palate, the classic plum notes become part of a succulent and tasty entry, with firm yet well-integrated tannins. It is an expressive red wine with accomplished varietal typicity.
It goes very well with Italian cuisine, with dishes where the umami character predominates, white meats, duck with olives, charcuterie and mature cheeses, grilled and smoked vegetables.
