COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Merlot
PRODUCER
Gualdo del Re
REGION
Toscana
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The I'Rennero Suvereto Merlot is a 100% Merlot from Gualdo del Re, situated in the Suvereto DOCG in Tuscany. This wine holds a distinguished position as a flagship for the producer and has achieved significant recognition, including being the first Italian wine to win the 'Mondo Merlot' competition with several consecutive vintages. Gualdo del Re is a family-owned estate with a philosophy centered on environmental respect and encouraging vines to thrive independently. The current owners, the Gestri family, are committed to the estate's development under the guidance of winemaker Barbara Tamburini. The Suvereto region contributes a specific terroir that influences the wine's character, setting it apart within the broader Tuscan winemaking landscape.
ALCOHOL
14.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
18-20°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First Italian wine to win 'Mondo Merlot' with multiple vintages.
Fact 02
Flagship wine for Gualdo del Re.
Fact 03
Recognized for broadening Tuscan winemaking expression.
Fact 04
Grown in the Suvereto DOCG appellation.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The I'Rennero Suvereto Merlot undergoes alcoholic fermentation in stainless steel tanks under controlled temperatures. Following this, malolactic fermentation is conducted in barrique. The wine is then aged for approximately 18 months in a mix of new and second-passage barriques. A further period of at least 12 months of bottle aging precedes its market release. The vineyard management philosophy at Gualdo del Re prioritizes minimal intervention, allowing the vines to develop independently.
