Sottano Merlot 2021

New! Fall 2022

Bodega Sottano’s vineyards are located in the premier areas for growing high-end grapes in the Mendoza wine region. The winery’s history stretches back to its founding by a hardworking Italian immigrant winemaker in the 1890s.

Rolando has deep roots in his Argentine homeland and is proud to represent Bodega Sottano in Ontario for 16 years and counting.

This fine restaurant-quality imported wine is not available at LCBO stores.

Grape Variety: 100% Merlot.

Origin: Vista Flores, Valle de Uco, Mendoza, Argentina.

Aging: 8 months in oak barrels (70% French, 30% American).

Alcohol: 12.9%.

Tasting Notes: Intense, bright red colour. Very elegant nose of jammy red fruits (cherries and plums) well balanced with chocolate, smoke and tobacco notes from oak aging. In the mouth it is smooth and complex with sweet round tannins, good body, and an excellent long finish.

Food Pairing: This lightly oaked Merlot goes well with grilled steak, ribs, pork tenderloin, or lamb; beef bourguignon and beef Wellington; roasted duck, herbed roast chicken, and Yakitori (barbecued chicken with dipping sauce); pizza, red sauce pasta, and bacon pasta; roasted vegetables; and cheeses including Edam, Emmenthal, Fontina, Gouda, Havarti, Jarslberg, Monterey Jack, Morbier, Oka, and Port Salut.

Serving Temperature: 14°C to 18°C (or slightly cooler than room temperature).