Flavour Profile

Cusumano

Cusumano Merlot

Name: Cusumano Merlot
Brand: Cusumano
Price: null USD
Rating: 3.5 (0 reviews)

Italy, Sicily

Red wine

3.5

Expert Rating

3.6

Regularly Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Cusumano Merlot is a premium red wine produced by the Cusumano winery, known for their exceptional quality wines. The grapes are sourced from the Sicilian appellation, where the vineyards benefit from the warm Mediterranean climate and volcanic soils. The winemakers carefully select the best grapes and use traditional winemaking techniques to create a wine that is rich, full-bodied, and complex. The wine is characterized by its intense aromas of dark fruit, such as blackberry and plum, with hints of spice and vanilla. On the palate, it is smooth and velvety, with a long and satisfying finish. Cusumano Merlot is a perfect choice for those who appreciate a well-crafted, elegant wine.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Cusumano Merlot is a medium-bodied red wine from Sicily with an attractive bouquet of blackberry, cherry, and dark plum.On the palate, the wine showcases a soft, silky texture with ripe, dark fruit flavors, dark chocolate, and a hint of bay leaf. The finish is long and satisfying, with a pleasant balance of fruit and earthy tannins. Enjoy it with grilled meats, Italian dishes, and sharp cheeses.

EXPERT RATING

3.5

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2029

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Fragrant

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: Cusumano

Region: Sicily

Sicily is an Italian island located in the Mediterranean Sea, just off the "toe" of the Italian peninsula. It is the largest island in the Mediterranean and is home to a rich and diverse terroir and wine culture. Sicily has a long and storied history of winemaking, with evidence of viticulture dating back to the 8th century BC. The island has been home to many different cultures over the centuries, including the Greeks, Romans, Arabs, and Normans, all of whom have left their mark on the island's wine culture. Today, Sicily is one of Italy's most important wine regions, producing a wide range of styles from both indigenous and international grape varieties.

CUSTOMER RATING

3.6

0 Review