Red wine
Duka
Merlot 2020 - 14,5% vol. - DUKA Winery
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Description
Merlot 2020 is full-bodied and rich, with 100% Merlot varietal composition, an Albanian wine produced by Duka Winery.
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 is full-bodied and rich, with 100% Merlot varietal composition, an Albanian wine produced by Duka Winery. These vineyards were grown in the picturesque vineyards of Lalez, fully expressing the local terroir, with 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 powerful, dry, and full-bodied in tannin. It has a richly textured and lingering mouthfeel which is notably deep and balanced. Its focused flavors go well with highly savored dishes-meaning it is red meat heaven.
Production method
Duka Winery follows organic procedures in the cultivation of its vineyards, measuring 5.5 hectares and taking on an amphitheater-like structure to maximize its exposure to the elements for the vineyard. The wine is made from a perfect blend of tradition and modernity; its production stands at 6,500 bottles. The microclimate is very important in developing the complexity and balancing the grapes; the result is a Merlot that indeed depicts assurance in the quality of this winery.
Pairing Suggestions and Serving Temperature
Merlot 2020 goes perfectly with grilled red meats, cured sausages, and roast lamb with vegetables. The full flavor can be expressed at a serving temperature of 18°C. Full-bodied, this wine is worthy to accompany from casual dining to 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 powerful, dry, and full-bodied in tannin. It has a richly textured and lingering mouthfeel which is notably deep and balanced. Its focused flavors go well with highly savored dishes-meaning it is red meat heaven.
Production method
Duka Winery follows organic procedures in the cultivation of its vineyards, measuring 5.5 hectares and taking on an amphitheater-like structure to maximize its exposure to the elements for the vineyard. The wine is made from a perfect blend of tradition and modernity; its production stands at 6,500 bottles. The microclimate is very important in developing the complexity and balancing the grapes; the result is a Merlot that indeed depicts assurance in the quality of this winery.
Pairing Suggestions and Serving Temperature
Merlot 2020 goes perfectly with grilled red meats, cured sausages, and roast lamb with vegetables. The full flavor can be expressed at a serving temperature of 18°C. Full-bodied, this wine is worthy to accompany from casual dining to 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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