Cremaschi Furlotti Reserva Merlot, crafted from grapes grown in the beautiful Loncomilla Valley in Central Chile, is a ruby red colored wine with aromas of plums, raspberries and hints of a flower bouquet. On the palate it presents half-bodied ripe tannins and a pleasant finale. Ideal to pair with pasta and a variety of cheeses.
Interesting Facts
All Merlot sales took a fairly sizeable hit when the 2004 movie Sideways was released.
The grape is one of the principal varietals used in Bordeaux blends.
Merlot is a thin-skinned grape and typically tends to ripen faster than Cabernet Sauvignon.