When we think of Tuscany and Piedmont, several great Italian reds immediately come to mind, led by as many traditional grape varieties such as Sangiovese and Nebbiolo, capable of giving life to prestigious, long-lived, and very authentic wines. But the variety of Italian production certainly does not stop there. We were impressed by the quality of two wines obtained from Pinot Nero and Merlot, two great international grape varieties which, finding their ideal habitat, can give us reds of great texture, finesse, and depth even if not native to the area.
We offer you two reds that come from small and well-kept vineyards: one is in Tuscany (home to an amazing Pinot Nero) the other is located in the Asti area where there are a few rows of Merlot. In the first case, we are talking about Podere Monastero, Alessandro Cellai's flagship, the first vintage dating back to 2006. Continuing north, then, we reach Castagnole delle Lanze where the great winemaker Gianni Doglia produces a few but precious bottles of Merlot.
La Pineta 2020
Piemonte Merlot ! 2019
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