Region
Australia, Victoria
Grape
Merlot
Type
Red, dry, Secondary
Manufacturer
Littorio Family Wines
Strength
14.5
Feed temperature
16°C
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"Jinda-Lee" Merlot

"Джинда-Ли" Мерло

Volume:

0.75 l

Interesting facts

The range of varietal wine "Jinda-Lee" got its name by the name of the first Littore family's vineyards which are located in the region of sunrise of South-Eastern Australia. "Jinda-Lee" in the aboriginal language means "Hill, devoid of vegetation" and accurately describes the landscape of the area. Iguana, which inhabits coastal areas and shrubs around the vineyards and displayed on the wine label is a symbol of the unique wildlife of the region."Jinda-Lee" Merlot — very harmonious fruity wine of medium bodied, with a juicy taste and sweet aroma attractive. In the production of Merlot wine the must is fermented in stainless steel tanks, thus preserving the natural fruitiness, and further aging in American oak barrels smooths out the tannins servatory young wine."Jinda-Lee" Merlot vintage 2008 won a silver medal at the "Vienna International Wine Challenge".Mario and Aurora Littorio planted his first vines in the fertile soil of the river Murray, ushering in the vineyard "Jinda-Lee" and the family tradition of winemaking. Their sons Vince and David in 1997, bought the winery "Idyll" in the town of Geelong in the Valley murabul and registered "Jindalee Estate Wines". Gradually expanded the area of vineyards, business development. By 2007, the wine "Jindalee" exported to 17 countries. In 2007, the family began a major expansion of the brewery, increasing capacity from 3 million litres to 13 million litres, with the possibility of processing up to 15,000 tons of grapes per year. At the same time it was rebranded the winery, 2008 wines made under the brand name "Littore Family Wines". All this has allowed to expand the range of premium wines and take a strong position in Australia and on the world wine market.

Tasting Characteristics

Wine of ruby color.
The aroma of wine reveals a pleasant, sweet red berry tones with hints of plum and raspberry.
The taste of the wine is juicy, fruity, with soft tannins, hints of creamy chocolate and Oriental spices, a long, silky finish.
The wine matches perfectly with pasta, pizza, steak, casseroles, roast and barbecue.

Taste combinations