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San Domenico, Merlot del Malcantone

Red wine | Ticino DOC

The Merlot of Tenuta San Domenico is a magnificent red wine from Malcantone. The 3 hectare vineyard extends on a plateau above the shores of Lake Lugano and belongs to a religious foundation run by Dominican nuns from 1946 to 2014. Since the year 2000 the Tamborini winery has taken over the management of this historic estate.

Regular price CHF 28.00 (75cl)
Regular price Sale price CHF 28.00 (75cl)
CHF 3.73/10cl

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  • Switzerland Ticino
  • Merlot
  • 3 - 8 years
  • 13.80% vol.

Features

Country Switzerland
Region Ticino
Wine type Red wine
Designation Ticino DOC
Grape variety Merlot
Alcohol content 13.80% vol.
Cellaring 3 - 8 years
Serving temperature 16 - 18°C
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San Domenico, Merlot del Malcantone
Regular price CHF 28.00 (75cl)
Regular price Sale price CHF 28.00 (75cl)
Colour
Colour

Intense garnet red.

Nose
Nose

Intense bouquet, great aromatic finesse, flavors of wild berries and morello cherries, supported by a light touch of vanilla.

Palate
Palate

Beautiful structure, ample, warm, harmonious, with well-blended and very silky tannins.

Tamborini Vini

Tamborini Vini

Founded in 1944 in Lamone, Tamborini Vini is one of Ticino's most renowned wineries. Managed by the Tamborini family for several generations, the company has established itself as a benchmark in Swiss viticulture thanks to its high quality standards and its commitment to the Ticinese terroirs. Today, Tamborini Vini operates several prestigious estates and produces a wide range of wines that reflect the richness of the southern Alps. For decades, its expertise has contributed to the international renown of Ticinese wines in Switzerland and beyond.

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