91 Von Robert Parker
Dressed in a noble dark ruby color, the 2013 Ticino Merlot Vinattieri has a noble and polished bouquet of perfectly ripe red and dark berries intertwined with elegant terroir and toasty oak aromas. On the palate, this is a full-bodied, concentrated, juicy, very elegant and well-made Merlot with persistent freshness and purity. It is a warm and Italian rather than alpine style. 14% alcohol. 139 CHF. Tasted in Zurich, August 2017.
Dressed in a noble dark ruby color, the 2013 Ticino Merlot Vinattieri has a noble and polished bouquet of perfectly ripe red and dark berries intertwined with elegant terroir and toasty oak aromas. On the palate, this is a full-bodied, concentrated, juicy, very elegant and well-made Merlot with persistent freshness and purity. It is a warm and Italian rather than alpine style. 14% alcohol. 139 CHF. Tasted in Zurich, August 2017.