Feudi del Pisciotto Merlot
75cl
/
14.5% Vol
The Feudi del Pisciotto Merlot comes from one of the first vineyards they planted back in 2002. The Merlot is beautifully structured and displays classic black fruit flavours with power and elegance.
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Feudi del Pisciotto Merlot
€28.50
Ex Tax: €23.17
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Product Details
Tasting Notes from Celtic Whiskey Shop and Wines on the Green
Nose
The nose is aromatic and fresh with notes of black fruits, sweet spice, cocoa, and hints of vegetal.
Palate
The palate is full-bodied with superb structure and fine, well-integrated tannins leading to a long balanced finish.
Fact Sheet
Fluid
75cl
Grape Variety
Merlot
Maturation
The wine is matured in French oak for 12 months and a further 6 months in bottle before release.
Alcohol %
14.5%
Country
Italy
Region/AOC
Sicily
Producer
Feudi del Pisciotto
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Awards and/or Press Quotes
Vitae AIS - 3 Vines (Excellent)
FAQs
Dark chocolate pairs best with wines that have the structural intensity to match its bitter cocoa and tannin character without being overwhelmed. Fortified wines are the strongest match: aged Tawny Port with its dried fig, rancio, and roasted nut character is the classic pairing. Banyuls from the Roussillon, a naturally sweet Grenache based wine, is the benchmark French equivalent. A full bodied, fruit forward red such as Zinfandel or Amarone can also work, where the ripe dark fruit and spice complement the chocolate.
Many wines use animal derived fining agents during production to clarify and stabilise the liquid before bottling. Common fining agents include isinglass (derived from fish swim bladders), gelatine (bovine or porcine), casein (milk protein), and egg whites (albumin). These are added to bind suspended particles and removed before bottling, but trace quantities may remain. Vegan wines use alternatives including bentonite clay, activated carbon, or pea protein. Checking the Barnivore database or looking for a vegan certification on the label is the most reliable approach.
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