Barbarossa
Merlot Ticino DOC Riserva
2020
Important: while stocks last, bottles may differ from the displayed image and have the historical Terreni alla Maggia label.
This pure Merlot is the flagship label of the Cantina alla Maggia: it bears the name of the medieval conqueror to whom the renowned Castello del Sole restaurant is also dedicated. Ageing in various types and forms of wood gives the wine elegance and lingering notes.
Important: while stocks last, bottles may differ from the displayed image and have the historical Terreni alla Maggia label. This pure Merlot is the flagship label of the Cantina alla Maggia: it bears the name of the medieval conqueror to whom the renowned Castello del Sole restaurant is also dedicated. Ageing in various types and forms of wood gives the wine elegance and lingering notes.
How it looks
Compact garnet red, slight violet hues
Aroma
Intense floral attack of violet and light geranium. Black cherry jam. Closing with light smoky and sandalwood touches
Taste
The fruity start recalls the cherry notes perceived on the nose. The tannic presence is medium-high and of excellent workmanship. Fresh and savoury finish in tune with the soft trail
Perfect match with
Its balanced flavour and moderate body make it the perfect ally to traditional Ticino dishes, even revisited. Terreni alla Maggia risotto with saffron, marrow and cardoncelli mushrooms. Red polenta with stewed wild boar.
