{"product_id":"la-ricolma-2019-merlot-toscana-igt-san-giusto-rentennano","title":"The Ricolma 2019 Merlot Toscana IGT San Giusto Rentennano","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Ricolma 2019 Merlot Toscana IGT by San Giusto a Rentennano\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ricolma 2019 Merlot Toscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Tuscan red of great personality, crafted by \u003cstrong\u003eSan Giusto a Rentennano\u003c\/strong\u003e, interpreted in purity from \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e grapes. It is born from selected vineyards harvested by hand at perfect ripeness, to offer an intense, elegant wine built on balance, aromatic depth, and a precise taste profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpression of the \u003cstrong\u003eTuscany\u003c\/strong\u003e most suited to characterful reds, The Ricolma 2019 interprets \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot Toscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e with a mature but not excessive style, combining fruity richness and definition. The vinification involves fermentation in steel and subsequent aging in French oak barriques, elements that contribute to giving the wine complexity, depth, and a more harmonious texture. The result is a modern red in interpretation, yet tied to a artisanal and rigorous vision of quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents a bright and inviting \u003cstrong\u003eruby red\u003c\/strong\u003e. On the nose, aromas of plum, sour cherry, licorice, violet, chinotto, and forest nuances emerge, with a profile that combines fruit, freshness, and spicy hints. On the palate, it shows good balance and coherence, with \u003cstrong\u003epresent but orderly tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and an aromatic freshness that supports the sip with continuity. The structure is full, but the drinkability remains smooth thanks to the fresh component and the precision of the fruit, while the finish is persistent and well-defined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Ricolma 2019 Merlot Toscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs well with flavorful meat dishes, such as braises, roasts, mushroom fillet, beef tagliata, and oven-roasted lamb. It is also suitable for richer preparations of Tuscan cuisine, light game, and aged cheeses with a strong flavor. Its structure and freshness make it interesting even with more complex dishes, as long as they are well-seasoned and have good aromatic intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is recommended to serve \u003cstrong\u003eThe Ricolma 2019 Merlot Toscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e at a temperature of \u003cstrong\u003e16-18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. If possible, it is helpful to open the bottle a short while in advance to enhance the expression of the aromas, especially in an initial phase of positive evolution in the glass. A wide glass helps to enhance the bouquet and the finesse of the sip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing \u003cstrong\u003eThe Ricolma 2019 Merlot Toscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e means opting for an elegant Tuscan wine, produced in limited quantities and designed for those seeking a characterful, intense, and refined Merlot. It is a bottle capable of combining immediate pleasure and complexity, ideal for an important dinner, to enrich the cellar, or to purchase wine online with the certainty of an authoritative label consistent in style.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"San Giusto a Rentennano","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56658761286018,"sku":"aa5f3a6c02","price":190.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/d6c069b3f7265d7eb48897b7a29a5fdd.jpg?v=1779202174","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/la-ricolma-2019-merlot-toscana-igt-san-giusto-rentennano-product","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}