A Month of Merlot

Like the talented child who has been overshadowed by his elder bother, Merlot is finally beginning to regain its birthright. The self-proclaimed Merlot Month of October is as good a time as any to celebrate this grape. IntoWine hand selected four Merlots to help you rediscover why Merlot is so good.
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2021 Fattoria Petrolo Galatrona, Italy, Tuscany, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2021
Score: 
96
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$110.00USD

This is 100% Merlot from Tuscany.  Inky purple, ruby rim, opaque and bright.  The nose is tight but opens with some air.  Notes of Black cherries, cherries, milk chocolate and spice.  Full bodied.  Firm chewy tannins.  A nice backbone of acidity.  On the palate, flavors of black cherries, cherries, char and spice.  As it opens some chocolate.  Long finish.  This is still young and although it drank well, its best days are ahead.  No harm opening now, but ideally hold for five years and drink for fifteen years after that.  This would go well with Pasta Bolognese (with Mushrooms).  

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