Item No.
0275715002022
Cusumano Merlot 2022
Cusumano Merlot 2022
$21.99
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Varietal
Merlot
Region
Italy
Alcohol
14.5%
Overview
Cusumano Winery is spearheaded by two brothers whose value of artistic excellence and passion for meticulous detail, have driven them to create a bright explosion of modern, innovative and dynamic wines. The two brothers run the operations closely with their father, Francesco Cusumano, and craft the wines with expert winemaker Mario Ronco. The wines are all estate grown and the family owns and operates more than 1,000 acres of vineyards located in different areas around Sicily. The grapes in this wine are grown in clay-based soil throughout the rolling hills of Presti e Pegni
Aging
5 months with the fine lees followed by aging in bottle prior to release.
Fermentation
Cold maceration followed by fermentation at 79°-82°F, pump-over and removal of the must. Malolactic fermentation in steel tanks.
Tasting Notes
Style
Lush, Rich, Silky, Smooth, Structured
Flavor
Berry, Plum, Licorice
Taste
This Merlot is soft and silky on the palate, leaving warm flavors of plums, wild berries, and liquorice.