Mossone 2019 Merlot Marche IGT Santa Barbara

Mossone 2019 Merlot Marche IGT Santa Barbara

Mossone 2019 Merlot Marche IGT Santa Barbara is a red wine from Marche with a strong personality, an expression of the vision of Azienda Vinicola Santa Barbara and the work of enhancing Merlot in a context with an original profile. It is a wine designed for those seeking intensity, balance, and a broad taste structure, capable of uniting fruity richness, depth, and finesse.

Territory and wine style

The designation Marche IGT tells of a free and contemporary wine, tied to the region but open to a personal interpretation of the grape variety. Produced in Barbara, in the province of Ancona, Mossone 2019 interprets Merlot in purity with an intense and velvety style, supported by aging in French oak barrels and subsequent resting in the bottle. The result is a red with a broad breath, designed to express structure, elegance, and a clear winery imprint.

Tasting notes

Visually, it presents a deep and luminous ruby red. The bouquet is rich and engaging, with aromas of blackberry, ripe cherry, and dark fruits, accompanied by hints of cocoa, sweet tobacco, licorice, and vanilla. On the palate, the sip is enveloping, warm, and well-balanced, with a dense yet silky tannic structure that supports the material without weighing it down. The finish is long, harmonious, and interspersed with spicy and dark chocolate notes, elements that enhance the perception of structure and persistence.

Recommended pairings

Thanks to its robust personality and the softness of the fruit, Mossone 2019 Merlot Marche IGT Santa Barbara pairs well with flavorful and important dishes. It is ideal with beef fillets, braised meats, roasted lamb, and preparations with porcini mushrooms or black truffle. Excellent also with aged cheeses and strong-flavored pecorino, it finds its place in occasions where wine is an integral part of the meal and must accompany characterful cuisine with authority.

Serving temperature

Serve Mossone 2019 Merlot Marche IGT Santa Barbara at a temperature of 18°C. A wide glass for structured red helps enhance its aromatic profile; if possible, it is beneficial to open it a bit in advance to promote oxygenation and enhance its complexity and softness.

Why buy it

Mossone 2019 Merlot Marche IGT Santa Barbara is an interesting choice for those looking to purchase an Italian wine with a modern character but rooted in the territory. It combines the recognizability of Merlot with an authentic Marche interpretation, featuring a rich, velvety, and gastronomic style. It is a red that offers great satisfaction today but can also accompany special moments and a cellar oriented towards personality-driven wines.