The Ricolma 2019 Merlot Toscana IGT San Giusto Rentennano

The Ricolma 2019 Merlot Toscana IGT by San Giusto a Rentennano

The Ricolma 2019 Merlot Toscana IGT is a Tuscan red of great personality, crafted by San Giusto a Rentennano, interpreted in purity from Merlot 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.

Territory and wine style

Expression of the Tuscany most suited to characterful reds, The Ricolma 2019 interprets Merlot Toscana IGT 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.

Tasting notes

In the glass, it presents a bright and inviting ruby red. 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 present but orderly tannins 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.

Recommended pairings

The Ricolma 2019 Merlot Toscana IGT 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.

Serving temperature

It is recommended to serve The Ricolma 2019 Merlot Toscana IGT at a temperature of 16-18°C. 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.

Why buy it

Choosing The Ricolma 2019 Merlot Toscana IGT 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.