Merlot Piaz, red wine barricato
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Merlot Piaz: A Barrel-Aged Red Wine Capturing the Essence of Ticino
Merlot Piaz, a barrel-aged red wine that encapsulates the terroir of Ticino, stands as one of the most authentic and award-winning expressions of Azienda Agricola Bianchi. Since its founding in 1998, the winery has been dedicated to organic winemaking, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and biodiversity.
🏅 Recognitions:
Over the years, Merlot Piaz has earned prestigious international awards, not only attesting to its excellence but also highlighting the winery’s commitment to producing high-quality wines:
- 2019: 2nd place at the Mondial du Merlot in Zurich in the Gran Maestro category with the 2017 vintage.
- 2023: 2019 vintage awarded 92 points and a silver medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London.
- 2024: Piaz Merlot 2021 named among Switzerland’s top 44 organic wines by Vinum magazine and awarded 90 points by Decanter, earning a silver category placement.
🍇 Winemaking & Characteristics
Merlot Piaz is crafted with care and precision. The grapes, grown in the fertile lands of Arogno, undergo fermentation and maceration in conical wooden vats for 40 days, followed by 15 months of aging in barriques. This meticulous process enhances the wine’s structure and distinctive character, bringing out the aromatic complexity of Merlot.
👁👃👄 Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep ruby red.
- Nose: A complex bouquet dominated by fresh fruit notes and spicy undertones.
- Palate: Remarkable freshness, with a harmonious balance between elegant tannins and a rich fruit expression. The medium-bodied structure delivers a long and satisfying finish.
🍽️ Food Pairings
Merlot Piaz pairs beautifully with meat-based first courses, such as risotto with Ticinese lardo and aromatic herbs, or luganighetta (Ticino-style sausage), enhancing the flavors of both.
Best served at 16-18°C to fully appreciate its richness and complexity.
Merlot Piaz: A Barrel-Aged Red Wine Capturing the Essence of Ticino
Merlot Piaz, a barrel-aged red wine that encapsulates the terroir of Ticino, stands as one of the most authentic and award-winning expressions of Azienda Agricola Bianchi. Since its founding in 1998, the winery has been dedicated to organic winemaking, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and biodiversity.
🏅 Recognitions:
Over the years, Merlot Piaz has earned prestigious international awards, not only attesting to its excellence but also highlighting the winery’s commitment to producing high-quality wines:
- 2019: 2nd place at the Mondial du Merlot in Zurich in the Gran Maestro category with the 2017 vintage.
- 2023: 2019 vintage awarded 92 points and a silver medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London.
- 2024: Piaz Merlot 2021 named among Switzerland’s top 44 organic wines by Vinum magazine and awarded 90 points by Decanter, earning a silver category placement.
🍇 Winemaking & Characteristics
Merlot Piaz is crafted with care and precision. The grapes, grown in the fertile lands of Arogno, undergo fermentation and maceration in conical wooden vats for 40 days, followed by 15 months of aging in barriques. This meticulous process enhances the wine’s structure and distinctive character, bringing out the aromatic complexity of Merlot.
👁👃👄 Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep ruby red.
- Nose: A complex bouquet dominated by fresh fruit notes and spicy undertones.
- Palate: Remarkable freshness, with a harmonious balance between elegant tannins and a rich fruit expression. The medium-bodied structure delivers a long and satisfying finish.
🍽️ Food Pairings
Merlot Piaz pairs beautifully with meat-based first courses, such as risotto with Ticinese lardo and aromatic herbs, or luganighetta (Ticino-style sausage), enhancing the flavors of both.
Best served at 16-18°C to fully appreciate its richness and complexity.
Merlot Piaz: A Barrel-Aged Red Wine Capturing the Essence of Ticino
Merlot Piaz, a barrel-aged red wine that encapsulates the terroir of Ticino, stands as one of the most authentic and award-winning expressions of Azienda Agricola Bianchi. Since its founding in 1998, the winery has been dedicated to organic winemaking, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and biodiversity.
🏅 Recognitions:
Over the years, Merlot Piaz has earned prestigious international awards, not only attesting to its excellence but also highlighting the winery’s commitment to producing high-quality wines:
- 2019: 2nd place at the Mondial du Merlot in Zurich in the Gran Maestro category with the 2017 vintage.
- 2023: 2019 vintage awarded 92 points and a silver medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London.
- 2024: Piaz Merlot 2021 named among Switzerland’s top 44 organic wines by Vinum magazine and awarded 90 points by Decanter, earning a silver category placement.
🍇 Winemaking & Characteristics
Merlot Piaz is crafted with care and precision. The grapes, grown in the fertile lands of Arogno, undergo fermentation and maceration in conical wooden vats for 40 days, followed by 15 months of aging in barriques. This meticulous process enhances the wine’s structure and distinctive character, bringing out the aromatic complexity of Merlot.
👁👃👄 Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep ruby red.
- Nose: A complex bouquet dominated by fresh fruit notes and spicy undertones.
- Palate: Remarkable freshness, with a harmonious balance between elegant tannins and a rich fruit expression. The medium-bodied structure delivers a long and satisfying finish.
🍽️ Food Pairings
Merlot Piaz pairs beautifully with meat-based first courses, such as risotto with Ticinese lardo and aromatic herbs, or luganighetta (Ticino-style sausage), enhancing the flavors of both.
Best served at 16-18°C to fully appreciate its richness and complexity.
Merlot Piaz: A Barrel-Aged Red Wine Capturing the Essence of Ticino
Merlot Piaz, a barrel-aged red wine that encapsulates the terroir of Ticino, stands as one of the most authentic and award-winning expressions of Azienda Agricola Bianchi. Since its founding in 1998, the winery has been dedicated to organic winemaking, with a strong emphasis on sustainability and biodiversity.
🏅 Recognitions:
Over the years, Merlot Piaz has earned prestigious international awards, not only attesting to its excellence but also highlighting the winery’s commitment to producing high-quality wines:
- 2019: 2nd place at the Mondial du Merlot in Zurich in the Gran Maestro category with the 2017 vintage.
- 2023: 2019 vintage awarded 92 points and a silver medal at the Decanter World Wine Awards in London.
- 2024: Piaz Merlot 2021 named among Switzerland’s top 44 organic wines by Vinum magazine and awarded 90 points by Decanter, earning a silver category placement.
🍇 Winemaking & Characteristics
Merlot Piaz is crafted with care and precision. The grapes, grown in the fertile lands of Arogno, undergo fermentation and maceration in conical wooden vats for 40 days, followed by 15 months of aging in barriques. This meticulous process enhances the wine’s structure and distinctive character, bringing out the aromatic complexity of Merlot.
👁👃👄 Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Deep ruby red.
- Nose: A complex bouquet dominated by fresh fruit notes and spicy undertones.
- Palate: Remarkable freshness, with a harmonious balance between elegant tannins and a rich fruit expression. The medium-bodied structure delivers a long and satisfying finish.
🍽️ Food Pairings
Merlot Piaz pairs beautifully with meat-based first courses, such as risotto with Ticinese lardo and aromatic herbs, or luganighetta (Ticino-style sausage), enhancing the flavors of both.
Best served at 16-18°C to fully appreciate its richness and complexity.