MERKLISKA GRAPE BRANDY | IMAKO VINO

Open ruby nuance and strong aroma with recognizable wild strawberry, cherry and blue plum. Light red, but well structured with soft and pleasant tannins which provide its fullness, softness and complexity.

Dry red wine produced from Merlot variety. It is defined by an intense ruby red colour. Explosion of red fruits on the nose- aromas of young red cherries and red plums accompanied by accentuated minty and discreet nutty and vanilla notes giving it additional complexity. The palate opens with luscious red fruit, cornel cherries complimented by leafy notes and dark chocolate and light roasted coffee beans aftertaste. Full bodied wine with soft, velvety and well integrated tannins and a harmonious acidity. To be paired with red meat specialties, pasta with red-like sauces and selection of full fat cheeses. Recommended serving temperature: 16-18 °С.

Dry red wine made 100 %from the variety Vranec^[2] by classic fermentation. It is aged for 8 years of which 38 months in new barriques and two years in a bottle. The grape is cultivated on 500 m a.s.l.. It contains 16% of alcohol, no residual sugar and no additives were used. In the production process we only use selected yeast and minimal quantity of potassium metabisulfite. The wine is not filtered.