Sight
Deep ruby red with edges already showing slightly tawny hues. Clear and bright. Displays pronounced legs in the glass, indicating notable alcohol content.
STORIA
The winery’s icon is produced only in exceptional vintages and in limited quantities. It is available exclusively by allocation and accompanied by a certificate indicating the bottle and lot number, ensuring its exclusivity.
STORIA MERLOT 2015
750 ml
The winery’s icon. Crafted only in exceptional vintages and in limited quantities. It is sold exclusively by allocation and accompanied by a certificate indicating the bottle and lot number, ensuring its exclusivity. In 2008, the wine world witnessed the birth of one of the greatest red wines ever produced in Brazil, the Storia Merlot 2005 vintage. Its majestic debut became unforgettable, and over time, subsequent releases have stood out, showcasing the full potential and typicity of Vale dos Vinhedos. Great wines are defined not only by their unquestionable quality, but by their unmistakable typicity. In 2018, Casa Valduga Storia Merlot once again embodies the tradition and excellence of its terroir.
Technical Information
Time, dedication and patience allowed the vines grown on the sunlit slopes of Vale dos Vinhedos to yield the finest raw material, transformed into wine through the hands of a winemaker. More than a wine, Storia is an ode to the new Brazilian wine scene. Decanting for 20 to 40 minutes is recommended.
- Wine style: Dry Red Wine
- Varietal: Merlot
- Terroir: Vale dos Vinhedos
- Ideal serving temperature: 18º to 20ºC
- Oak aging time: 20 months in French oak
- Cellar aging time: 34 months
- Pairing: Roasted meats, fillets with rich sauces, aged cheeses and dark chocolate.
Nose
Strong varietal character with remarkable finesse and complexity. A mature and complete wine. The aromatic range is broad, starting with a typical base of red fruits and menthol, evolving into notes of vanilla and spices from 20 months of French oak aging. Extended bottle aging integrates fruit and maturation elements, creating a harmonious and captivating balance.
Palate
Highlights and reaffirms the virtues of the Merlot grape. Juicy initial attack, soft tannins, a warming and slightly sweet alcohol sensation, and precise structural acidity. The result is a well-balanced body that emphasizes elegance above all. Long finish marked by dried fruits and raisin notes.
