Fausto Merlot 2016

£17.99

Out of stock

A distinctive, savoury style of Merlot from Vinícola Pizzato, one of Brazil’s oldest family wineries, dating back to 1879.

Aged in French oak barrels, this six year old red has developed in complexity and shows traces of spice, leather, earthiness and licorice, and is now at optimum maturity. A ‘New World’ wine with many ‘Old World’ characteristics..

Nb. please note this wine, together with the Fausto Merlot Rose, are now available exclusively from our colleagues at Novel Wines in Bath. View here: Pizzato Fausto Merlot Rosé 2022, Brazil (novelwines.co.uk)

For alternative red wines on the Go Brazil portfolio, please see here: Red Wines.

 

Description

ABV: 13%

APPEARANCE:  Deep garnet red, shows signs of ageing on rim

AROMAS: Ripe red berry fruits with hint of spice and leather from French barrel ageing

TASTE:  Lovely deep concentration of damson and plum fruit with traces of licorice or spice. Lightly oaked, with a noticeably savoury and earthy character. Dry with supple, rounded tannins, wine will benefit from opening in advance

FOOD PAIRING: Try with roast or grilled meats, especially chicken, lamb or beef; also pasta ragú, mildly spiced dishes or well medium flavoured cheeses

OVERALL:  Has matured beautifully, now drinking very well and will do so for a couple more years. Nominally the winery’s second label, there is nothing second rate about the Fausto brand!