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Profile
Structure
Drinking window
Best 3 to 8 years from vintage.
vintage3 yrs8 yrs10 yrs
Critic scores
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In the glass
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.More wines for steak →
- Pasta al ragu di carne Soft Merlot tannins and ripe fruit complement a simple meat ragu.More wines for pasta with ragù →
How to serve Gorgo Merlot Garda DOC
Allow 65 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 60 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 14-16°C. Cellar temperature (14-16°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a Burgundy bowl with a wide opening , the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- 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.
- 1990Gorgo 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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