Flavour Profile

Arietta

Arietta Merlot

Name: Arietta Merlot
Brand: Arietta
Price: null USD
Rating: 4.25 (0 reviews)

United States, Napa

Red wine

4.3

Expert Rating

4.0

Sometimes Reviewed

1999

750 mL

WINE DESCRIPTION

Arietta Merlot is a captivating red wine. Crafted in a renowned appellation, this wine is made from grapes grown in exceptional vineyards. The vineyard features contribute to the wine's distinct character, with ideal soil composition and microclimate conditions. The winemaking process involves careful selection and gentle handling of the grapes, followed by aging in oak barrels to enhance complexity. The result is a wine with a refined and elegant style, boasting rich flavors of dark fruits, velvety tannins, and a lingering finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Arietta Merlot is a sophisticated and elegant red wine that offers the best qualities of the Merlot grape variety.It is known for its rich and velvety texture, with smooth tannins that provide a luxurious mouthfeel. The wine exhibits a deep ruby color, indicating its depth and intensity. On the nose, Arietta Merlot offers a captivating bouquet of ripe dark fruits, such as blackberries and plums, accompanied by subtle hints of spice and oak. These aromas intertwine harmoniously, creating a complex and inviting aroma profile. Upon tasting, this wine delights the palate with its luscious flavors. The ripe dark fruits observed on the nose are beautifully expressed on the palate, accompanied by notes of black cherry and cassis. The wine's well-integrated oak adds a touch of vanilla and spice, enhancing the overall complexity. Arietta Merlot is well-balanced, with a medium to full body and a long, lingering finish. Its smooth and polished tannins contribute to its overall elegance, making it a wine that can be enjoyed on its own or paired with a variety of dishes. It pairs particularly well with grilled meats, roasted vegetables, and aged cheeses.

EXPERT RATING

4.3

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2039

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Non-Alcoholic

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Lean

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grainy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: Arietta

Region: Napa

Nestled in the heart of California, USA, Napa is a renowned wine region that has been producing some of the world's finest wines for over 150 years. With its stunning scenery, unique climate and diverse topography, Napa is a paradise for wine lovers. The history of winemaking in Napa dates back to the mid-19th century, when a group of European immigrants settled in the area and began planting vineyards. By the late 19th century, Napa had become a major wine-producing region, with a number of wineries producing high-quality wines. Today, Napa is one of the most important wine regions in the world, with over 400 wineries producing some of the finest wines in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.0

0 Reviews