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Elena Walch / Castel Ringberg & Kastelaz
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2013 Südtirol / Alto Adige DOC Merlot Riserva Vigna Kastelaz, Alto Adige, Italy

Dark spicy nose, some tobacco, ripe black berries, some nutty, smoky oak, hint of dried herbs, mineral traces. Full-bodied, juicy, concentrated, partly candied dark fruit on the palate, light bite, fairly prominent, slightly sandy tannins, persistent, toasted and smoky notes, some cocoa and cloves, both warm and cool elements, slightly salty in the background, some depth, noticeable high alcohol, tart and juicy with toasted notes on a very good finish.

Best to drink: Mid-2017-2025+ What our ratings mean

Last reviewed: 21 December, 2016
Price: Up to 50.00 € find+buy
Type: Rotwein(Red wine)
Quantity: 0.75 L
Alcohol content: 14%
Classification: Riserva
Bottle closure: Natural cork
Maturing: New and used barrique
Variety: Merlot 100%
Registration number: EW-L161011

The Republic of Italy in southern Europe with its capital Rome covers 301,338 km². Most of the national territory is located on the Apennine Peninsula, which is surrounded by...

The red grape variety originates from France. The name is probably derived from the French word for blackbird (merle), because these birds like to snack on the berries,...

DOC area (also South Tyrol, Italian Alto Adige or dell'Alto Adige) for red wines, rosé wines and white wines in the Italian wine-growing area of South Tyrol. It is divided into six...

The northern part of the Italian dual region of Trentino-South Tyrol; the southern part is Trentino. The Italian name is Alto Adige. It corresponds...

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