Gallo Family Merlot

Merlot is perhaps the most famous red grape in the entire wine world. Wherever wine is made, this all-rounder will be planted. And so it is at Gallo. This winery has defined California's winemaking for almost 90 years. They are pioneers. The cradle of commercial viticulture. Brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo had a cle... Read more
Vintage 2023
Size 0.75L
Grapes
Aromas & flavours
Raspberries Forest fruits Cherries Plums Mocha Vanilla Red berries
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Number of bottles Total 47,70
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Flavour profile

Complexity
Straightforward

Aromas & flavours

Grape & vineyard

Raspberries Forest fruits Cherries Plums

Winemaking & ageing

Mocha Vanilla Red berries

From vineyard to bottle

The origin, grapes and craftsmanship behind this wine.

Merlot is perhaps the most famous red grape in the entire wine world. Wherever wine is made, this all-rounder will be planted. And so it is at Gallo. This winery has defined California's winemaking for almost 90 years. They are pioneers. The cradle of commercial viticulture. Brothers Ernest and Julio Gallo had a clear goal in mind: to make delicious wines that are accessible and drinkable for everyone. A goal that has been more than achieved. Now, the fourth generation is at the helm, and other goals have been established. For example, Gallo now aims to achieve climate-neutral production. They are already well on their way. Much of the water is filtered and reused, and all the glass is recycled.

The Gallo Family Vineyards Merlot has been one of the best-selling wines in the Gallo range for decades. Why? Because of its friendliness, its quality, and its accessibility. The Merlot grapes are grown in sunny California. The climate is ideal for this versatile grape. Thanks to the abundance of sunshine, the fruit in the Gallo Family Vineyard Merlot is expressed beautifully. At the same time, the tannins remain soft. It is precisely this combination that makes this California red wine beloved worldwide.

Everything about this wine is perfect. The color, the aroma, and especially the taste. It's balanced and delivers precisely the sky-high quality you expect from Gallo. The aroma is highly aromatic, with numerous notes reaching your nose. You'll recognize raspberries and forest fruits, but also cherries and plums. A touch of mocha makes the Gallo Family Vineyards Merlot lush. The palate is fuller than you might expect from a Merlot. Yet, despite this, the wine never becomes heavy or cloying. On the contrary: this Gallo Merlot will delight everyone. The fresh dark fruit and red berries form a beautiful whole on the palate. A hint of vanilla completes the wine. Merlot at its finest!
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Buy or order Gallo wine Gallo's story begins in the early 20th century, in California, during the era of the 18th Amendment. This amendment is better known as Prohibition.

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The wine

Red · Merlot · 2023
Wine type
Red
Varietal(s)
Merlot
Vintage
2023
Size
0.75 L
Alcohol content
13.0%
Closure
-

Origin & winery

America · California
Country
America
Region
California
Appellation
-

Terroir & maturation

-
Soil
-
Maturation
-
Oak aged
Yes
Single grape variety
Yes
Sparkling
No
Malolactic conversion
Yes
Taste style
Smooth Red

Serving & cellaring

Roast Chicken, Pork
Ideal serving temperature
16° - 18°C
Drinking Window
2023–2026
Food Pairing
Roast Chicken,
Pork

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