Matias Riccitelli 'Old Vines From Patagonia', Merlot, 6x75cl

🍷 Matías Riccitelli, 'Old Vines from Patagonia' Merlot
Country: Argentina | Region: Patagonia | Appellation: Río Negro | Style: Red Wine
Grape Variety: Merlot
Producer: Matías Riccitelli

🌟 A soulful and beautifully expressive Patagonian Merlot — pure, refined, and full of old-vine elegance.

👁 In the Glass:
Deep ruby with glints of garnet — vibrant, concentrated, and alluring.

👃 On the Nose:
Aromatic and nuanced, offering layers of ripe red plum, black cherry, and blueberry, accented by hints of tobacco leaf, graphite, cedar, and a delicate touch of earthy spice.

👅 On the Palate:
Medium to full-bodied, with a silky core of juicy dark fruits, balanced by fine-grained tannins and a refreshing lift of bright acidity. Subtle notes of savoury herbs, mocha, and mineral freshness add depth, leading to a long, polished finish with wonderful purity and tension.

🍽️ Food Pairing:
Perfect with herb-crusted lamb, grilled beef skewers, mushroom risotto, or aged Manchego cheese — a versatile companion for rich, elegant dishes.

⏳ Ageing Potential:
Outstanding now, but will age gracefully over 6–10 years, developing more earthy, leathery, and savoury complexity.

✨ Why You’ll Love It:
Matías Riccitelli’s Old Vines from Patagonia Merlot captures the wild beauty and cool elegance of southern Argentina, offering a textural, refined, and deeply characterful expression of Merlot that speaks of place, heritage, and craftsmanship. A must for lovers of thoughtful, terroir-driven reds.