Vini Delea ‘Rosso di Luna’ Merlot, Ticino, Switzerland 2023
Vini & Distillati Angelo Delea, founded in 1983 in Losone, in the Ticino canton, grew from a restaurateur’s ambition to produce Merlot in the Bordeaux manner. Angelo Delea, with his sons David and Cesare, runs the company, which farms about 20 hectares of its own vineyards and works with around 200 local growers.
- FARMING: Practicing Organic
- VARIETY: Merlot
- TERROIR: Ticino, Switzerland. A mild microclimate and rich soils, typical of the canton’s Merlot country.
- TASTING NOTES: Light citrus, plum, mocha and dark cherry on the nose. Lively and fruity on the palate, with savory character, firm tannins and bright acidity. Cherry, plum tart and savory notes. 13% ABV.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Roast lamb, creamy and complex cheeses, and game. Merlot’s savory character pairs well with a range of dishes.
Vini Delea ‘Rosso di Luna’ Merlot, Ticino, Switzerland 2023
Vini & Distillati Angelo Delea, founded in 1983 in Losone, in the Ticino canton, grew from a restaurateur’s ambition to produce Merlot in the Bordeaux manner. Angelo Delea, with his sons David and Cesare, runs the company, which farms about 20 hectares of its own vineyards and works with around 200 local growers.
- FARMING: Practicing Organic
- VARIETY: Merlot
- TERROIR: Ticino, Switzerland. A mild microclimate and rich soils, typical of the canton’s Merlot country.
- TASTING NOTES: Light citrus, plum, mocha and dark cherry on the nose. Lively and fruity on the palate, with savory character, firm tannins and bright acidity. Cherry, plum tart and savory notes. 13% ABV.
- FOOD PAIRINGS: Roast lamb, creamy and complex cheeses, and game. Merlot’s savory character pairs well with a range of dishes.