Nodus Merlot Delirium Ecologico
- 0.75L | 13.5 %
2022
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| Alcohol content | 13.5% |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Size | 0.75L |
| Region | Valencia |
| Producer | Bodegas Nodus |
| Varietal(s) | Merlot |
Nodus Merlot Delirium DO Utiel‑Requena
Nodus Merlot Delirium is an organic, single-varietal Merlot from the DO Utiel-Requena, sourced from Finca El Renegado. This red wine undergoes a short barrel aging of approximately two months and is bottled unfiltered, allowing for natural sediment. With a balanced fruit structure, refined tannins, and lively acidity, this Merlot is both exciting and approachable.
Vineyards and region
The Merlot grapes come from the organically managed 'Parcela El Aljibe' on Finca El Renegado near Caudete de las Fuentes, Valencia. The chalky soil, combined with a continental climate offering warm days and cool nights, gives the grapes an optimal balance of ripeness and freshness. This terroir blend enhances ripe aromas without sacrificing elegance.
Vinification and maturation
The wine is made from carefully selected Merlot grapes. After fermentation, it is aged in oak barrels for about two months, adding complexity. The wine is bottled unfiltered to allow for natural precipitation. No stabilization is applied.
Grape composition
100% Merlot from a single plot ('Parcela El Aljibe') within Finca El Renegado, rooted in calcareous soil within DO Utiel‑Requena.
Tasting notes and serving suggestions
Intense dark ruby red, bright and lustrous. The nose is full of dark fruit such as blackberries and plums, with subtle notes of violets, toast, and jam. On the palate, the wine presents itself with good balance, fine tannins, lively acidity, and a flavorful, persistent finish.
Serving temperature: 15–18 °C
Pairs well with: grilled red meat, oily fish and stews, pasta or rice dishes
Alcohol percentage: 13.5%
Awards
Silver – Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2020 (Merlot Delirium)
Gold – Asia Wine Trophy 2019 (Merlot Delirium)
Bronze – Decanter 2019 (Merlot Delirium)
Gold – Berliner Wein Trophy 2019 (Merlot Delirium)
Recommended – International Wine Challenge 2016
What makes this wine special?
Nodus Merlot Delirium showcases the power of a single grape and a single plot in perfect harmony. The short barrel aging accentuates the fruit without overpowering the wine, and the unfiltered bottling preserves its purity and authenticity. An organic, characterful Merlot with elegance, balance, and personality.
