L'Urlo 2020

WINE OVERVIEW

A world-class Merlot that embodies the elegance of Tuscany and stands up against some of the best Merlots in the world.

Noteworthy Distictions

  • Female Producer

Tasting Notes

Deep red with a great mix of spices, chocolate and blueberry on the nose. A full bodied wine with elegant tannins and a clean finish.

Food Pairing

A delicious pairing with rich, salty meats like veal, grilled steak, hearty stew or herbed lamb.

Tech Details

  • The vineyards are located in Riparbella, in Tuscany's coastal Maremma region, miles from the Tyrrhenian Sea.
  • The grapes are deposited on a gravity fed conveyor belt to avoid damaging the skins while he leaves and stems are removed. From there, the fruit moves via conveyor belt to a filtering machine that gently breaks the skins to release juice as the grapes drop to fill a conical-shaped stainless steel tank.
  • Temperature-controlled fermentation begins and juice is pumped over the grapes every 6 hours. After 2 weeks the grapes are gently pressed.
  • Aged 15 months in 100% new French oak barrels and followed by 12 months in the bottle.
  • Varietal Composition: 100% Merlot
  • Region: Riparbella, Tuscany, Italy
  • Avg Elevation: 700 ft feet
  • PH: 3.67
  • Alcohol: 14.5%
  • Size: 6/750ml
  • UPC: 736040526636