{"product_id":"salentein-barrel-selection-merlot","title":"Salentein Barrel Selection Merlot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Merlot from the high Andes – strongly structured, but with the velvety smoothness that the grape variety promises.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Bodega Salentein is located in the Uco Valley, one of Mendoza\u0026#39;s highest-altitude wine-growing regions, at over 1,000 meters. The extreme temperature fluctuations between day and night there—up to a 20°C difference—intense the aromas and preserve the acidity. The winery is among Argentina\u0026#39;s most renowned and vinifies its Barrel Selection line using small oak barrels for aging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In the glass, it displays a dark ruby ​​red color. The nose opens with plum, black cherry, and an undertone of dark chocolate. Vanilla and a hint of cedar from barrel aging round out the profile. On the palate, soft tannins, medium body, and a lingering finish with a slightly spicy note.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eServing suggestion:\u003c\/b\u003e Serve at 16–18 °C. Pairs well with braised beef, lamb chops with rosemary jus, or mature cheddar. Drinking window: now until 2027.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Salentein","offers":[{"title":"2021","offer_id":52694874554704,"sku":"V08372","price":14.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2022","offer_id":53093145542992,"sku":"V08372-2022","price":14.45,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/3509\/4864\/files\/vinoscout_salentein_barrel_selection_merlot_1.webp?v=1771237784","url":"https:\/\/www.vinoscout.de\/en\/products\/salentein-barrel-selection-merlot","provider":"Vinoscout","version":"1.0","type":"link"}