Korlat Merlot 2016

Sizzling sun and dry, windy ground of Benkovac – Stankovci wine hills are responsible for the colorful character of Benkovac wines. Benkovac winery is situated on a civilization crossroad. Benkovac winery was known by its rose wine until 2005, when the new vineyards were being planted in Korlat near Benkovac, in stone macchia, on an area of 103 ha with 530.000 grapevines. Vineyard was planted with bedding material from France, and the assortment of Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet sauvignon, Cabernet franc and Mourvèdre.

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Wine notes

Winery	Badel 1862
Country	Croatia
Region	Dalmatia
Variety	Merlot
Category	Red wines
Bottle size	0.75 L
Award	Vinitaly 2011, in Verona Korlat Merlot 2007

Cherry
Dried herbs
Raspberry
Spices

Korlat Merlot is a wine characterized by its bright dark red color, brought to perfection in oak barrels. Strong and abundant in structure, bursting with ripe red cherry and raspberry aromas and additionally harmonized with discrete spice aromas. Prolonged rich flavor with balanced fresh and soft, ripe tannins…