Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Buccella
Label Name:
 
Merlot
Vintage:
 
2020
Country:
 
United States
Region:
 
Napa Valley (Carneros — Hyde Vineyard blocks)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.6%
Grape(s):
 
Merlot 92%, Cabernet Sauvignon 4%, Cabernet Franc 4%
Method:
 
Hand-harvested low-yield fruit; fermented and aged 18 months in 70% new French oak; bottled unfiltered and unfined. Small-production (204 cases).
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
2
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Aromas of plum, dark cherry and warm baking spices. Plush red-fruit core, subtle vanilla and clove from oak, soft plush tannins, lively acidity and a long savory finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Grilled or roasted beef, lamb, duck breast, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, beef bulgogi, spicy Sichuan dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Buccella is a boutique Napa Valley producer founded by Bill and Alicia Deem, focusing on limited-production, Bordeaux-style wines emphasizing concentrated fruit and velvety texture.
Awards/Ratings:
 
producer notes and retailers list Prior Buccella Merlot vintages have received strong scores (e. g. , earlier vintages reviewed highly by regional critics)