Conde Massera Forli Merlot

This sophisticated and deeply expressive Tuscan-style single-varietal Merlot from the hills of Romagna displays an intense, concentrated ruby red color with brilliant violet reflections. The bouquet is lavish, layered, and complex, opening with ripe aromas of black plums, sweet dark cherries, and wild blackberries, beautifully integrated with elegant nuances of vanilla bean, cocoa powder, tobacco leaf, and subtle sweet baking spices from oak maturation. On the palate, it delivers a full-bodied, velvety structure driven by a rich, plush core of dark fruits. The mouthfeel is remarkably smooth and opulent, perfectly counterbalanced by a refreshing regional acidity and framed by supple, fine-grained tannins that lead into a long, savory, and exceptionally polished finish.

Food Pairing: Outstanding alongside pan-seared duck breast, roasted lamb shanks, prime rib eye steaks, wild mushroom ragù, and aged cheeses like Parmigiano-Reggiano.