{"product_id":"culdree-ti-doc-merlot-trapletti-vinicola","title":"Culdree Ticino DOC - Trapletti Merlot Winery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coldrerio, Canton Ticino, Switzerland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense ruby red with garnet reflections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense scents of ripe black fruit, such as blackberry and cherry, accompanied by spicy notes and hints of toast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elegant and balanced, with a complex structure and a dominant tannic component. Flavors of ripe dark fruit, spices, and a pleasant toasted note emerge on the palate, lending depth and persistence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17-18°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal with red meats, game, and aged semi-hard cheeses. It also pairs well with structured appetizers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes come from vineyards with selected vines over 40 years old, located on clay soils with optimal exposure, which give the wine a particular intensity and aromatic complexity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes are hand-harvested and undergo a 30-40 day maceration. The wine is aged for 18-20 months in new 300-400 liter French oak barrels, which help develop its structure and complex aromatic notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Culdrée is a pure Merlot that represents the excellence of Ticino winemaking. Its aromatic complexity and elegant structure make it a wine of great personality, capable of evolving positively with aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e DOC (Controlled Designation of Origin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Wine\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAllergens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contains sulfites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and scores:\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003eCuldrée Merlot del Ticino DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Trapletti Wine Estate has received the following recognition:\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2020 Vintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFalstaff:\u003c\/strong\u003e 92 points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Product images are for illustrative purposes only; label design or bottle shape may vary depending on the vintage or winery restyling. Order fulfillment is guaranteed, and purely aesthetic differences do not entitle the customer to a free return (more details on the Terms and Conditions page).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Trapletti Vinicola","offers":[{"title":"2023 \/ 75 cl","offer_id":53502635049308,"sku":"Culdree-Merlot-2023","price":55.5,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":false},{"title":"2020 \/ 5 fl oz","offer_id":53502635082076,"sku":"Culdree-Merlot-2020","price":112.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/0617\/8908\/files\/2013.04.06.08.57.427206.jpg?v=1742933110","url":"https:\/\/www.tivinum.ch\/en\/products\/culdree-ti-doc-merlot-trapletti-vinicola","provider":"Tivinum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}