Merlot - Cabernet Sauvignon del Veneto IGT 2022
Dry red wine · Barbanera Srl
Vintage: 2022
Type
Dry red wine
Producer
Barbanera Srl
Country
Italy
Vintage
2022
Region & Appellation
Veneto, Veneto IGT
Grape Varieties
Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon blend
Color & Appearance
Deep ruby red color with youthful purple highlights and moderate legs
Aroma Profile
Vinous and intense bouquet featuring herbaceous notes, dark berries, and a subtle touch of spice
Tasting Notes
Dry and well-balanced on the palate, presenting a structured mouthfeel with pleasant fruit expression and a medium finish
Flavor Profile
Flavors of ripe red and black fruits complemented by herbaceous undertones and subtle earthy hints
Body & Texture
Medium-bodied with a smooth texture and soft, approachable tannins
Acidity & Tannins
Medium acidity providing freshness, paired with moderate, well-integrated tannins
Sweetness Level
Bone dry
Alcohol Content
12.5% vol
Aging & Oak
Stainless steel fermentation with minimal or neutral oak influence to preserve primary fruit characteristics
Food Pairings
Ideal complement for first and second courses, game, roasts, and hard aged cheeses
Serving Suggestions
Serve at 18 degrees Celsius in a standard red wine glass, ready to drink now
Price Range
10 to 20 USD
Quality Assessment
An approachable, everyday premium table wine offering good value and reliable consistency
Production Methods
Traditional destemming and crushing followed by temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation and short-term tank maturation
Terroir
Alluvial plains and hillside vineyards of the Veneto region with mixed clay and limestone soils
History & Heritage
Produced by Barbanera, a winery rooted in Tuscan winemaking tradition that also sources and crafts wines from key Italian regions like Veneto
Interesting Facts
The wine utilizes the flexible IGT classification to blend classic international varieties like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon within the culturally rich Veneto wine region
Cellaring Potential
Designed for immediate consumption within 1 to 3 years of the vintage date
Similar Wines
Bordeaux-style blends from Northern Italy, Merlot from Friuli, or Cabernet-heavy IGT table reds