{"product_id":"le-merle-merlot-valle-d-aosta-dop","title":"Le Merle Merlot Valle d`Aosta DOP","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Merlot that surprises: From the Valle d\u0026#39;Aosta, one of the coolest and smallest wine regions in Italy, comes a red wine with real depth and remarkable drinkability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Aosta Valley lies nestled between Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn – viticulture under alpine conditions, on terraces and steep slopes that provide the vines with plenty of sunshine during the day and cool temperatures at night. It is these temperature variations that give the Merlot its freshness and vibrancy, rarely found in warmer wine-growing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe nose\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals aromas of dark plum, wild cherry, lavender, and dried spices. \u003cb\u003eEighteen months of aging in French oak barrels\u003c\/b\u003e imparts a subtle oak spice without overpowering the fruit. On the palate, supple tannins, a present yet well-integrated acidity, and a remarkable length on the finish – unusually dense for a Merlot from this altitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16–18 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDrinking window:\u003c\/strong\u003e now until 2028\u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Leg of lamb with rosemary, aged pecorino, mushroom risotto or venison ragù\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Unbekannter Hersteller","offers":[{"title":"2020","offer_id":52985053413712,"sku":"VJ0273-2020","price":35.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/210072_0000_2402_ohneJgKopie.png?v=1778244032","url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/products\/le-merle-merlot-valle-d-aosta-dop","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}