Vino Tinto Enate Merlot-Merlot with D.O. Somontano. Cherry red color with garnet trim, medium-high layer. On the nose, it is shy at first but when it opens it shows aromas of ripe black fruit, notes of violets, spices and balsamic. Medium body, good entry and fresh acidity.
Winery: Bodegas Enate.
Tasting notes:
Cherry red color with garnet rim, medium-high layer.
It is shy at first but when it opens it shows aromas of ripe black fruit, notes of violets, candied fruit (dried apricots), very present toasted, spices (cloves and pepper), and lactic, balsamic nuances and memories of black olives .
It has a good entrance, medium body, very fresh and lively acidity, with present but friendly tannins. Powerful and long, it is a merlot with a French soul.
Optimum service temperature: 16° C.
Pairing: Enhances game dishes, stews, smoked and elaborated dishes such as an Angus burger with caramelised onion and melted Stilton cheese, or Iberian pork meatballs and Spanish sauce.
Enate is one of the emblematic wineries of a relatively young viticultural appellation, Somontano, in the province of Huesca and in the foothills of the Pyrenees. It has always been an area recognized for its qualities for the cultivation of the vine by the thermal gradient (differences in temperature between day and night and summer and winter) that it enjoys.
Enate owns 500 has. of own vineyard. It is worth noting the Gewürztraminer, a variety originally from Alsace, which has adapted to Somontano perfectly and Enate has managed to extract its potential. Enate's connection with contemporary art has become a differentiating element that identifies him within the world of wine. From its facilities, a work of architectural art itself, to its labels, knowing Enate is entering a world of respect for wine and art.
