Valdivieso Merlot Mazuelo

Valdivieso Merlot MazueloOur objective with this wine was to demonstrate the characteristics that make Chilean Merlot such a distinct and attractive wine. This was achieved by carefully selecting and managing the vineyards for perfect fruit ripening. New micro oxygenation techniques also allow us to integrate the sweet flavours of oak for greater complexity without allowing the wood to dominate the wine. Intense ripe plums, sweet spices, coffee, chocolate, and delicate smoky

with some savoury

"Tangy and complex

‘Le Chêne Marchand’ and ‘Le Clos du Roy’

hot and sunny

Tiny quantities of this wine are made

a third being new each year

Made from Pinot Grigio grapes grown in the Valle dei Laghi

And there is no better producer in Rufina than Selvapiana

The Domaine’s vineyards rise up from the slopes of the river on arenaceous and granitic soil ideally suited to growing the traditional Corsican grape varieties of Sciacarello (from which the Domaine makes their rosés)

no fining and light filtration before bottling - all to preserve the fruit and aromatics

Cave de Turckheim regularly receive awards from international wine competitions including Concours du Monde

Full bodied being very textural