Merlot 2018: the new wine of Arnaldo Caprai

In Arnaldo Caprai's Linea Internazionali - composed so far of a Chardonnay and a Sauvignon - comes Merlot.

In Arnaldo Caprai's Linea Internazionali - composed so far of a Chardonnay and a Sauvignon - comes the Merlot.

A new label that is part of the path of research and enhancement of the Montefalco territory: constant work that, right from the start, for Caprai has also involved international grape varieties, with a view to understanding which ones could best express their potential in Montefalco in Umbria, assimilating unique peculiarities that can only be highlighted by this territory. This is the case of the Chardonnay Umbria Igt and Sauvignon Umbria Igt: the former is seductive, fresh, rich in hints of citrus, pear and white peach, with mineral and delicately buttery notes; the latter is an explosion of white flowers, with a touch of citrus and some amusing vegetal notes. Now Merlot has also arrived to complete the range, a grape that is not new to the pioneering winery led by Marco Caprai, who signed one of his three Signature Line labels, Belcompare Merlot Igt, with this very grape. The new Merlot, again Igt, that is part of the International Line is none other than the "younger brother" of Belcompare, or perhaps it would be better to say a different selection to bottle a more versatile and less demanding product, but still of the highest quality. One sip is enough to understand this.

One hundred per cent Merlot, aged 2 years in barriques and at least 8 months in bottles. The wine is an intense ruby red colour, while the nose releases notes of ripe red fruits, spices and liquorice. In the mouth, it shows a velvety, rounded and persuasive body, in which fruity aromas dominate, with hints of morello cherry, tamarind, but also raspberries and other small berries, all balanced by a fresh acidity.

The ageing potential is about 15 years and the quantity limited (6,600 bottles).

Merlot 2018

Serving temperature: 16 °C approx.

No. of bottles produced: 6,600

Format: 0.75 l. Retail price: 40.00€