{"product_id":"lapparita-2019-merlot-toscana-igt-castello-di-ama","title":"The Apparita 2019 Merlot Toscana IGT Castello di Ama","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eL'Apparita 2019: A Merlot of Great Elegance from Tuscany\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL'Apparita 2019 Merlot Toscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eCastello di Ama\u003c\/strong\u003e is an iconic wine, born as the first pure Merlot produced in Tuscany and has become over the years one of the most recognizable labels of the region. It is a red wine with a strong personality, capable of uniting intensity, finesse, and expressive depth, with a refined style that enhances the Merlot's vocation in a Tuscan key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and Wine Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine comes from the plots located at the top of the Vigneto Bellavista, within a hilly context that helps define balance and identity. The L'Apparita vineyard expresses the connection between grape variety and territory in a direct and coherent way, with a taste structure built on fruit maturity, freshness, and tannic finesse. The \u003cstrong\u003eToscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e designation allows for an authoritative and contemporary style, in which Merlot finds a broad, rich, and harmonious expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents a deep purple-red color, enriched by violet reflections, intense and impenetrable. The olfactory profile is complex and seductive, with hints of red berry fruit and blackberry, followed by fine spices reminiscent of vanilla, black pepper, and juniper. The balsamic finish adds depth and momentum. On the palate, L'Apparita 2019 is soft, enveloping, and extremely elegant, with a silky yet present tannin, a well-perceived freshness, and a very long persistence that carries the sip to a continuous and satisfying finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its structure and softness, \u003cstrong\u003eL'Apparita 2019 Merlot Toscana IGT\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs easily with important meat dishes. It is ideal with filet, entrecôte, tagliata, delicate braises, oven-roasted lamb, and game prepared with elegant tones. It also pairs well with pappardelle with ragù, porcini mushrooms, well-seasoned roasts, and aged cheeses that are not overly spicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo best appreciate \u003cstrong\u003eL'Apparita 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e, a serving temperature between \u003cstrong\u003e16 and 18°C\u003c\/strong\u003e is recommended. In the case of a young or just opened bottle, a brief passage in a decanter may be useful to encourage aromatic opening and highlight the balsamic and spicy components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Buy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine represents a choice of great prestige for those seeking a Tuscan Merlot with an authoritative, elegant, and recognizable profile. \u003cstrong\u003eL'Apparita 2019\u003c\/strong\u003e combines territorial identity, stylistic finesse, and taste depth, offering a perfect bottle for an important dinner, for a collection of fine wines, or for a representative gift. It is a red designed for those who wish to buy wine online with attention to quality and the character of the terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Castello di Ama","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56658782323074,"sku":"753o7xv","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/ef722345946ea4bc7155055c95c97158.jpg?v=1779203694","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/lapparita-2019-merlot-toscana-igt-castello-di-ama-product","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}