La Gondola Merlot delle Venezie IGT 2013
- Vintage
- 2013
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- delle Venezie
- Size
- 750ml
- Grape
- Merlot
$38.00
SKU:
W-112-0275-QT-213
The bright red color has a high gloss and a soft orange hue on water. The viscosity is high. Appearance: Clear, red color has a high gloss and a soft orange hue on water. The viscosity is high. Smell: Direct aromatic expression is intense with dominant notes of early cherries, black currants and resin. Taste: Fine, delicate taste expression is simple but balanced. Tannins are firm without being aggressive. The ultimate expression of taste is fruity with a dominant note of ripe cherries and strawberries.
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