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Structure
Drinking window
Latest scored vintage 2022: best 2025 to 2032.
vintage3 yrs10 yrs12 yrs
Critic scores
| Critic | Vintage | Score |
|---|---|---|
| James Suckling reviewed 2025 | 2021 | 92/100 |
| Andreas Larsson (Top 100 Wines of the World) reviewed 2025 | 2022 | 93/100 |
Scores as published by each critic for the vintage shown.
In the glass
Aroma: elderberry, tomato leaf, gooseberry
Palate: elegant, racy, mineral, long finish
Greenish-yellow Sauvignon Riserva from Cermes at 450-550 m: elderberry, tomato leaf and gooseberry on the nose; very elegant and racy with a fine long finish, minerally and delicate with a discreet hint of wood.
What it pairs with
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Asparagus
Producer-recommended asparagus pairing; Sauvignon's elder-and-gooseberry register lifts the dish. -
Grilled vegetables
Producer-recommended pairing; the wine's tomato-leaf signature meets char. -
Fish
Producer-recommended pairing; racy acidity carries delicate flesh. -
Goat cheese
Producer-recommended pairing; chevre and Sauvignon are a canonical match.
History
Mervin is Cantina Meran's Riserva Sauvignon from Cermes vineyards at 450-550 m, fermented in steel and wooden casks with around 5 months on fine lees.
- 2010: Mervin Sauvignon Riserva launched as a Cermes single-village bottling
Facts
- Producer
- Cantina Meran Burggraefler · visiting guide
- Grapes
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Classification
- DOC Alto Adige
- Oak
- Temperature-controlled fermentation in steel tanks and wooden casks; approximately 5 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 14.4%
- Price
- EUR 28-38 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- First vintage
- 2010
Frequently asked about Mervin Sauvignon Riserva
What does Mervin Sauvignon Riserva taste like?
Greenish-yellow with elderberry, tomato leaf and gooseberry on the nose. The palate is very elegant and racy with a fine long finish; minerally and delicate with a discreet hint of wood.
When should I drink Mervin Sauvignon Riserva?
Drink between 3 and 10 years from vintage. The Riserva-tier structure and 5-month lees ageing support a longer cellar window than the regular Sauvignon.
What food pairs with Mervin Sauvignon Riserva?
Producer-recommended pairings: asparagus, grilled vegetables, fish and goat cheese. Serve at 10-12 degrees C.
How is Mervin Sauvignon Riserva aged?
Temperature-controlled fermentation in both steel tanks and wooden casks, followed by approximately 5 months on fine lees. The mixed-vessel approach gives the wine its discreet wood note without dominating the variety.
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