{"product_id":"sansonina-merlot-garda-doc-2017-magnum","title":"Sansonina Merlot Garda DOC 2017 Magnum","description":"\u003csection\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSansonina Merlot Garda DOC 2017 Magnum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSansonina Merlot Garda DOC 2017 Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e is a Veneto red wine with a rich and elegant profile, an expression of a Merlot carefully tended in the vineyard and cellar. The Magnum format enhances its presence at the table and makes it ideal for special occasions, important dinners, and convivial moments where a characterful, harmonious red with a beautiful personality is sought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTerritory and wine style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGarda DOC\u003c\/strong\u003e designation places this wine in a territorial context suited for the production of soft, balanced, and pleasant-to-drink reds. The \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cstrong\u003eLa Sansonina\u003c\/strong\u003e is born from selected French clones and a vineyard management attentive to phenolic ripening, aiming to obtain concentrated and healthy grapes. The style is that of a modern red, structured yet smooth, built to unite aromatic richness, roundness, and finesse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it presents an \u003cstrong\u003eintense ruby red\u003c\/strong\u003e, deep and compact. On the nose, it offers a broad and warm bouquet, where ripe red fruit, plum jam, cherry, and blueberry emerge, accompanied by sensations of cocoa and toasting, with a subtle balsamic note and a slight herbaceous hint. The sip is full, soft, and caressing, with an elegant texture and a very long aromatic persistence. The structure is significant, but always supported by balance and roundness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eSansonina Merlot Garda DOC 2017 Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs naturally with roasted red meats, braised dishes, grilled fillets, not overly structured game, and flavorful second courses of Italian cuisine. It is also excellent with aged cheeses, important cold cuts, and preparations based on mushrooms or soft sauces. Thanks to its roundness, it pairs well with rich dishes without being intrusive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eServing temperature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ideal temperature for the \u003cstrong\u003eSansonina Merlot Garda DOC 2017 Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e is between \u003cstrong\u003e16 and 18 °C\u003c\/strong\u003e. If served slightly cooler, it maintains greater momentum and aromatic definition. In a vintage like 2017, a brief aeration in a decanter can be helpful to encourage the opening of the aromas, especially if the wine has been stored for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoosing \u003cstrong\u003eSansonina Merlot Garda DOC 2017 Magnum\u003c\/strong\u003e means opting for an elegantly structured, rich, and versatile red, capable of uniting immediate pleasure and structure. The Magnum format adds value to the tasting and makes it perfect for the table and for an important gift. It is a bottle that speaks of care, territory, and style, with a clear identity and a pleasantness that invites a second taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"La Sansonina","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56658773213570,"sku":"546b38f319","price":75.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8033\/1394\/files\/a6872e1208d1a7918bf69e682d762280.jpg?v=1779203066","url":"https:\/\/italianwineselection.com\/en\/products\/sansonina-merlot-garda-doc-2017-magnum-product","provider":"Italian Wine Selection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}