San Gimignano Merlot DOC BIO Azienda Agricola San Quirico
| Sommelier score | 89/100 | 2024 |
| Winery | Azienda Agricola San Quirico |
| Denomination | Merlot Doc |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Grapes | 100% Merlot |
| Organic | Yes |
| Alcohol content | 14,50% |
| Cl | 75cl |
| Sulfites | Contains sulphites |
| Winery headquarter | Azienda Agricola San Quirico - San Gimignano (SI) - Loc. Pancole, 39 |
| Bottle size | Standard bottle |
| Combination | Gnocchi al ragù, mushroom risotto, Cold cuts and salami, Meat stewed, pork knuckle baked, Meet in tomato sauce, Meat and game stew |
| Region | Tuscany (Italy) |
| Style | Full-bodied and intense |
| Wine list | Merlot |
This fantastic wine of the prestigious line of the San Quirico winery represents a reference point of the company products by reflecting the local tradition and the majestic of the Chianti territory. The vinification of the red San Giminiano starts on the tree with the selection of the bunches. After two hours from the harvest the grapes are destemmed and softly pressed for the 70%. The wine making process lasts 12 years with several pumping over and punching down. The racking off occurs under temperature control in a barrels of 15-20 hectoliters for at least 15 months.
Characteristics of the San Gimignano Merlot DOC
The San Giminiano of San Quirico has an intense and deep ruby red color. It has a net perfume of red fruits with light hints of vanilla, licorice and spices. The taste is sapid, structured, balanced, warm and it reminds the wild fruits jam. Great the persistence.
Suggested pairings with this wine of the San Quirico winery
The powerful structure and the complex taste make it perfect for structured courses, red meats in humid, spices meats and flavored pastas. It is great with pizzaiola, meats with onion and garlic and it is also good with feathered game. It has to be served at 18-20°C in a Ballon or Grand Ballon wine glass.
