{"product_id":"orizzonte-ti-doc-merlot-zundel","title":"Orizzonte Ticino DOC - Zündel Merlot","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malcantone, Canton Ticino, Switzerland\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Merlot (predominant) with a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intense ruby red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh notes of red fruits such as raspberry, blackcurrant, and blackberry, with spicy nuances\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry, structured, with elegant tannins and a long finish. Flavours of ripe fruit and a slight spiciness emerge on the palate, with a mineral and saline finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16-18°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal with grilled red meats, roasts, game, and aged cheeses. It also pairs well with mushroom and truffle-based dishes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerroir:\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes come from various plots in the Malcantone region, situated at an average altitude of 380 m, on soils composed of gneiss and moraine deposits, which give the wine a distinctive minerality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fermentation with indigenous yeasts for 6-8 weeks, followed by aging in oak barrels for 18 months, with approximately 10% new wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Orizzonte\" is a red wine of great elegance and complexity, an authentic expression of the Ticino territory. Produced mainly from Merlot grapes with a small addition of Cabernet Sauvignon, it offers an aromatic bouquet rich in red fruits and spicy notes. On the palate, it is structured, with fine tannins and a long, mineral finish. A wine with excellent aging potential, capable of evolving and enriching itself over time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassification:\u003c\/strong\u003e DOC (Denominazione di Origine Controllata)\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 sulphites\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards and ratings:\u003c\/strong\u003e The vintage received a rating of 88\/100 from Adrian van Velsen of vvWine.ch, who describes it as a clean wine with moderate tannins and mild acidity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilosophy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Integrated production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Product images are for illustrative purposes only; the 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":"Zündel","offers":[{"title":"2023 \/ 75 cl","offer_id":53502659625308,"sku":"Orizzonte-Merlot-2023-75cl","price":54.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true},{"title":"2023 \/ 5 fl oz","offer_id":53502659658076,"sku":"Orizzonte-Zündel-2023-150cl","price":114.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/0617\/8908\/files\/2024-03-12-10-40-5056729.jpg?v=1742819406","url":"https:\/\/www.tivinum.ch\/en\/products\/orizzonte-ti-doc-merlot-zundel","provider":"Tivinum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}