Adobe Merlot Reserva DO 2022/2023 Organic Wine Emiliana

Nutritional information per 100 ml

Contains negligible amounts of fat, saturates, protein and salt.

Merlot

This red grape with its soft, fruity, plummy and full-bodied aromas ranks third among the world's most popular red varieties. A good two thirds are grown in its French homeland. There, it is vinified on its own or lends blends full structure and early drinking readiness. Merlot is one of the six principal grape varieties permitted for Bordeaux wine production. It forms a particularly successful partnership with Cabernet Sauvignon. Blends of these two varieties promise full-bodied wines with soft structure and good ageing potential. Its name probably comes from a bird, the blackbird. The word 'merle', from which Merlot derives, means blackbird. This may suggest that these birds are particularly fond of stealing grapes from Merlot vines. Merlot makes no exceptional demands on site or climate, which may explain why, with 260,000 hectares worldwide, it is among the most widely planted wine grapes.

This unique Merlot is velvety and fruity, with a dense structure. Intense cherry aromas and gentle spice distinguish this wine.

Emiliana

Chile is the oldest wine-producing country in the southern hemisphere. Wine came to the new continent with the Spanish in the 16th century. The favourable climate, with hot, dry summers, and the isolated geographical position between mountains and sea create ideal conditions for organic viticulture. Disease and fungal infections are rare.

In this sheltered enclave between the Andes and the Pacific, young winegrower Alvaro Espinosa produces organic wines of exceptional quality. Behind this lies a great deal of work and an innovative spirit determined to keep ecology at the centre of everything. Like no other, he embodies the application of extensive knowledge gained during his studies to the practice of biodynamic farming. His success rests on a sound training in oenology, acquired during years spent abroad in France and California.

At the modern estate, he works with agricultural engineer Carolina Fernandes to realise his visions for wine. High-quality wines are the reward for this commitment. It is also important that these wines differ distinctly from European wines. Alvaro Espinoza achieves this by planting grape varieties precisely where they can best express their typical character. Careful site selection and Chile's ideal climatic conditions produce terroir-driven wines that make tasting them a special experience. He is an organic winegrower out of conviction. The success and quality of his wines vindicate him. His wines regularly win awards at international tastings.