COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Merlot
PRODUCER
Högberga Vinfabrik
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Högberga Merlot 2021 is a red wine produced by Högberga Vinfabrik in Lidingö, Stockholm, Sweden. The grapes are sourced from the Maremma region of Tuscany, Italy. This wine is notable for its unique production location, blending Italian viticultural origins with Swedish winemaking. The winery's philosophy centers on producing quality wines from Tuscan grapes, demonstrating an innovative approach to winemaking by transporting grapes over long distances.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes travel from Tuscany to Stockholm for vinification.
Fact 02
This wine is a testament to cross-border winemaking.
Fact 03
Högberga Vinfabrik is a Swedish winery focused on Italian grapes.
Fact 04
Only 1200 bottles of this Merlot were produced.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Högberga Merlot 2021 is produced using 100% Merlot grapes sourced from Maremma, Tuscany. After hand-harvesting in early September 2021, the grapes are transported to Sweden. Vinification involves controlled alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks at temperatures between 22-29°C, followed by an extended maceration period of five days. The wine is then aged for 17 months and 2 weeks in French oak barrels. The producer aims to allow the grape's character to shine through by utilizing older oak barrels.
