{"product_id":"aniello-006-merlot-2024","title":"Aniello 006 Merlot 2024","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Aniello 006 Merlot 2024\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pure, fruit-led Argentine red wine from the windswept vineyards of Patagonia, Argentina.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAniello 006 Merlot 2024 is an elegant yet expressive red that shows just how good Merlot from Patagonia can be. Attractive ruby red in colour, it opens with inviting aromas of blueberries, ripe plums, blackcurrants, and a subtle mineral edge that speaks clearly of its cool-climate origins. On the palate, this Patagonian Merlot is medium-bodied with a rich, supple texture, delivering layers of dark fruit framed by ripe, velvety tannins and gently balancing acidity. The finish is smooth, fresh, and quietly savoury, leaving a sense of clarity and poise. This is a beautifully judged Argentine Merlot that combines purity, drinkability, and real varietal character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast lamb with rosemary and garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled pork chops or pork tenderloin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMushroom risotto or lentil-based dishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is Merlot behaving itself in the best possible way – silky, fruit-forward, and quietly confident. A great bottle to open when you want bold flavour without heaviness.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAniello\u003c\/strong\u003e is a leading light in modern Patagonian winemaking, based in Mainqué in the Upper Río Negro Valley. Working exclusively with fruit from their own vineyards, the team focuses on expressing the region’s cool climate, long growing season, and distinctive alluvial soils. The result is a range of wines prized for their purity, balance, and clear sense of place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVarieties: 100% Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManually harvested in small bins at optimal ripeness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold maceration for three days to build aroma and colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow, cool fermentation in small concrete tanks using indigenous and selected yeasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMalolactic fermentation in tank, with 30% oak-aged for 12 months in used French barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upper Río Negro Valley, Patagonia, Argentina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red, still, medium-bodied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003ePatagonian Merlot\u003c\/strong\u003e is all about purity, texture, and balance. It’s a brilliant example of Argentine red wine from a cooler climate, offering generous dark fruit, silky tannins, and impressive finesse – an ideal introduction to the familar Merlot grape from the less familar Patagonia.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aniello","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58777105039692,"sku":"yjq1789237505099","price":18.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1051\/5660\/8332\/files\/aniello-006-merlot-2024_1.webp?v=1789237513","url":"https:\/\/www.doveandfield.shop\/products\/aniello-006-merlot-2024","provider":"clupsgania","version":"1.0","type":"link"}