Santa Sarah BIN 41 Merlot, Santa Sarah Wine Estate
Bulgaria
750 ml
€20.70
- Varietal
- Merlot
- Region
- PGI Thracian Lowlands, Black Sea Coast
Tasting notes
Beautiful deep garnet-red colour. Ripe, attractive, varietal nose with hints of juicy black fruit, dark chocolate, mint, roasted pepper, ink and earthy notes of warm soil. Round, smooth, medium body with velvety tannins and harmonious finish.
Vinification
The grapes are selected and picked by hand. Cold soak at 8°C in oak vessels with a capacity of 3500 kg and 4500 kg and thermally insulated stainless steel fermenters of 5000 l each, for a period of 14 days. Fermentation takes place for 3 weeks in stainless steel tanks and vessels made from French, German and Austrian oak, followed by post-maceration of the fermented grapes for a week. Malolactic fermentation in oak barrels for a period of 4 weeks.
Ageing
20% of the wine is aged in new French barrels and the remaining 80% in used French oak barrels for a period of 10 months.
Food pairing
Pairs well with a variety of meat dishes, pizza, fresh and mature cheeses.
