YWAIN Merlot 2016

Vivid ruby red. Fruity bouquet: red berries, raspberries, cherries and currant, hints of green bell pepper and black pepper. Rich and mouth-coating, velvety tannins and lively acidity play together harmoniously. Ideal with game, dark meat, creamy Risotti and cheese.

In 1973 a romantic fresco cycle from the 13th century was uncovered in the castle of Rodengo, near Brixen. These frescos tell the first part of the French-Celtic saga of Hartmann von Aue about the knight "Iwein" or "Ywain". It is the eponym for our Merlot, also for its obvious similarity to the name wine.

Goes very well with game dishes, piquant cheese, strong pasta and creamy risotti.

An Exciting Year for Both Reds and Whites The capricious summer of 2016 posed a good many challenges to Alto Adige winegrowers: aside from a few hot summer days, there were numerous wet days with above-average rainfall. This required a great deal of attention and diligence in the vineyard. The growers had to exercise great care. What was necessary was a very precise observation of the vines as well as targeted measures, such as cluster division. All of that meant hard work and a particularly large amount of effort in the vineyards. (Südtirol Wein)