Red wine
Duka
Merlot 2020 - 14,5% vol. - DUKA Winery
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Description
Merlot 2020 from Duka Winery is a rich and full-bodied Albanian wine, made from 100% Merlot grapes.
- year2020
- countryAlbania
- format750ml
- grape variety100% Merlot
- alcohol14.5%
- allergensSulfites
- typeRed wine
- Production hectare60 quintals
- number bottles6500
- temperature18%
- locationLalez, Ishem, Durazzo
Product information
Description
Merlot 2020 from Duka Winery is a rich and full-bodied Albanian wine, made from 100% Merlot grapes. Grown in the picturesque vineyards of Lalez, this wine embodies the essence of the local terroir, which benefits from the surrounding forests and cool southern winds.
Aromas and flavor profile
This Merlot features a clear and deep ruby color with a complex bouquet of dried apple, raspberry and blueberry aromas. The palate is dry, tannic and robust, offering a rich mouthfeel that lingers with stability and depth. The wine's dense flavor profile pairs beautifully with savory and hearty dishes, making it an ideal choice for lovers of red meat.
Production method
Duka Winery follows organic practices in cultivating its vineyards, which span 5.5 hectares and resemble an amphitheater, maximizing the vineyard's exposure to the elements. With a production of 6,500 bottles, this wine reflects a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. The region's microclimate plays a key role in developing the grapes' complexity and balance, resulting in a Merlot that showcases the winery's commitment to quality.
Pairing Suggestions and Serving Temperature
The 2020 Merlot pairs exquisitely with grilled red meats, cured sausages, and roast lamb with vegetables. To fully bring out its flavor potential, serve at a temperature of 18°C. The full-bodied nature of this wine makes it a great companion for both casual dining and more elaborate meals.
Aromas and flavor profile
This Merlot features a clear and deep ruby color with a complex bouquet of dried apple, raspberry and blueberry aromas. The palate is dry, tannic and robust, offering a rich mouthfeel that lingers with stability and depth. The wine's dense flavor profile pairs beautifully with savory and hearty dishes, making it an ideal choice for lovers of red meat.
Production method
Duka Winery follows organic practices in cultivating its vineyards, which span 5.5 hectares and resemble an amphitheater, maximizing the vineyard's exposure to the elements. With a production of 6,500 bottles, this wine reflects a perfect blend of tradition and modernity. The region's microclimate plays a key role in developing the grapes' complexity and balance, resulting in a Merlot that showcases the winery's commitment to quality.
Pairing Suggestions and Serving Temperature
The 2020 Merlot pairs exquisitely with grilled red meats, cured sausages, and roast lamb with vegetables. To fully bring out its flavor potential, serve at a temperature of 18°C. The full-bodied nature of this wine makes it a great companion for both casual dining and more elaborate meals.
About the producer
Duka
Our dedication and care in producing Duka wine begins with the land and the vine with its location in the region of Durres and the sub-region of Ishëm. 5.5 hectares of vineyard have spread out since 2004 in the shape of an amphitheater, in terms of the microclimate created by the forests and the cool winds that embrace it from the south. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo cultivars are grown organically in our vineyard. That produce monovarietal wines, as well as the Duka Reserve wine that a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Tempranillo . Added to the range of products is Grandfather's Grappa, a traditional distillate from Albania, produced in memory of Enver Duka, who wrote the first sentences in the history of the winery el Duka vineyard. To be further a story that combines tradition and contemporary technology.
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