Propietat d’Espiells Viña Escarlata Merlot

TASTING NOTE

It is a rich, flavourful red that displays great varietal typical, with a deep, cherry red (very opaque), nicely focused aromas of ripe plum, and characteristic oak-imparted notes; toasted nuts, and dried fruit, vanilla, and cinnamon. It also presents a balsamic quality and notes reminiscent of roasted, red bell pepper.

The wine undergoes a 12-month barrel regime in French and American oak, followed by an average of 2 years in bottle. Big, unctuous, and persistent on the palate, with a seductively silky texture and firm tannins that will see the wine mature elegantly in the bottle for at least 5 years. A remarkably round, modern Mediterranean wine.

Harmony: Escarlata pairs perfectly with charcuterie, cheese, stews, red meat, white meat, and even oven-baked or stewed fish.

Service temperature: 16-17 ºC