Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninmedium
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Oakoak aged

Drinking window

Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 yrs

Critic scores

No critic score is published for this bottle that we can cite with a reviewer, a vintage and a review year, so none is shown. The rating in the header is our own.

In the glass

Medium-bodiedMedium tanninMedium acidityDryMedium And Clean finish

Aroma: ripe cherry, plum, light herbs, earthy

Palate: soft dark fruit, medium tannins, clean acidity, easy finish

Gorgo's Garda DOC Merlot provides a red wine counterpart to the estate's primary Bianco di Custoza focus. Lake Garda's moderating effect on the climate produces a well-rounded Merlot with soft tannins and ripe fruit.

What it pairs with

  • Grilled ribeye tagliata with rocket
    Medium-bodied Merlot and sliced steak is a simple, satisfying Garda pairing.
  • Pasta al ragu di carne
    Soft Merlot tannins and ripe fruit complement a simple meat ragu.

How to serve Gorgo Merlot Garda DOC

Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
  2. Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled ribeye tagliata with rocket, Pasta al ragu di carne. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Gorgo expanded from its white wine focus in the late 1980s and 1990s to produce Garda DOC reds. The Garda DOC appellation covers both white and red wines from the Lake Garda basin. Merlot was chosen for its compatibility with the morainic soils and the temperate lake climate.

  1. 1990: Gorgo introduces Merlot Garda DOC to complement the flagship Bianco di Custoza.

Facts

Producer
Gorgo · visiting guide
Grapes
Merlot
Classification
Garda Merlot DOC
Oak
6 months in small and medium oak
ABV
13.0%
Price
EUR 12-18 at retail
Drinking window
3-8 from vintage
First vintage
1990

Frequently asked about Gorgo Merlot Garda DOC

What does Gorgo Merlot Garda DOC taste like?

On the nose, ripe cherry, plum, light herbs, earthy. On the palate, soft dark fruit, medium tannins, clean acidity, easy finish. Structurally medium-bodied, medium tannins, medium acidity with a medium and clean finish. Gorgo's Garda DOC Merlot provides a red wine counterpart to the estate's primary Bianco di Custoza focus. Lake Garda's moderating effect on the climate produces a well-rounded Merlot with soft tannins and ripe fruit.

When should I drink Gorgo Merlot Garda DOC?

Drink 3-8 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Gorgo Merlot Garda DOC?

Grilled ribeye tagliata with rocket is the canonical pairing; Pasta al ragu di carne is the other strong match. Medium-bodied Merlot and sliced steak is a simple, satisfying Garda pairing.

What grapes are in Gorgo Merlot Garda DOC?

The blend is Merlot. The wine is classified as Garda Merlot DOC.

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