Italy
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Conte Bassi 2007 Merlot
UK£5.99- Grape Blend: Merlot
- Origin: Italy, Veneto
- Producer: Conte Bassi
- Style: Light Fruity Reds
- Tasting Note: A subtle, fruity Merlot from North-east Italy. Flavour of brambles and plums and soft tannins.
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Ponte Pietra 2008 Merlot/Corvina
UK£5.99- Grape Blend: Merlot, Corvina
- Origin: Italy, Veneto
- Producer: Ponte Pietra
- Style: Light Fruity Reds
- Tasting Note: Good depth of colour and a lively, fresh perfume with notes of cherry,plum and a touch of spice. Rounded, ripe summer berry fruit on thepalate with a clean, plummy finish.
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Primo Estate 2009 Sangiovese/Merlot
UK£6.79- Grape Blend: Sangiovese, Merlot
- Origin: Italy, Puglia
- Producer: Primo Estate
- Style: Rich Complex Reds
- Tasting Note: This is a great value fruity red from Puglia, remarkably concentrated and rich for its price.
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Poderi Luigi Einaudi 2008 Micune Langhe Rosso
UK£9.99- Grape Blend: Dolcetto, Merlot
- Origin: Italy, Piedmont
- Producer: Poderi Luigi Einaudi
- Style: Medium Bodied Reds
- Tasting Note: This is a new wine from Einaudi which is made from 80% Dolcetto and 20% Merlot, the latter being aged in oak. The resulting wine has the earthiness of the Dolcetto backed with liquorice and dark berry flavours of the Merlot. Delicious.
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San Giusto a Rentennano 2002 La Ricolma
UK£35.00- Grape Blend: Merlot
- Origin: Italy, Tuscany, Super Tuscan
- Producer: San Giusto a Rentennano
- Style: Rich Complex Reds
- Tasting Note: Originally destined to be blended with Sangiovese for their Chianti, the Martinis are so delighted with their Merlot they bottle it separately. Rich and dark with asian spice and liquorice flavours.
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Grattamacco 1998 Bolgheri Rosso Superiore 1500ml
UK£85.00- Grape Blend: Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
- Origin: Italy, Tuscany, Super Tuscan
- Producer: Grattamacco
- Style: Rich Complex Reds
- Tasting Note: One of the Maremma's SuperTuscan Sangiovese blends. Quite a concentrated wine but also silky and complex.
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Tua Rita 2003 Redigaffi
UK£140.00- Grape Blend: Merlot
- Origin: Italy, Tuscany, Super Tuscan
- Producer: Tua Rita
- Style: Powerful Reds
- Tasting Note: One of Italy's top Merlots which is gaining cult status following a 100 pt score for its 2000 vintage.



