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.
- Switzerland Ticino
- Merlot
- 3 - 8 years
- 13.80% vol.
Intense garnet red.
Intense bouquet, great aromatic finesse, flavors of wild berries and morello cherries, supported by a light touch of vanilla.
Beautiful structure, ample, warm, harmonious, with well-blended and very silky tannins.
Mediterranean starters, grilled meats, red meats, soft cheeses.
Serving temperature: 16 - 18°C
This noble Merlot from Tenuta San Domenico is born on a plateau on the heights of Lake Lugano, in vineyards facing south.
This vintage was vinified using the traditional Bordeaux method.
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Tamborini Vini
The Tamborini Vini house, producer-winer and merchant in Ticino, is managed by the third generation of this family. Their estates and cellars give birth to great, renowned wines, but also to new creations full of emotion.