La Cavea Merlot Pinot Nero

• Vintage: 2020
  
• Origin: Veneto, Italy
  
• Taste guide: This wine is ruby red in colour with intense aromas of berry fruit. The palate is smooth, round and medium-bodied, with hints of green pepper spice and vanilla on the finish. Allow the wine to breathe for about 30-60 mins prior to enjoying!
• Varietal blend: 80% Merlot / 20% Pinot Noir
• 75cl - 13% - Screwcap Closure - SLIGHTY WINE STAINED/IMPERFECT LABELS… hence the price!
• Food pairing: Light or red meats, charcuterie board or simply on its own.

La Cavea wines are made at the Cantina Colli Vicentini (like Cà di Alte) for Liberty Wines. The name 'La Cavea' refers to the beautiful Roman architecture of Vicenza in northeastern Italy. Wine has been made in the hills around Vicenza for centuries, and grapes like Merlot, Pinot Nero and Pinot Bianco were brought here by Napoleon at the beginning of the 19th century.

The vineyards are south-west facing. These hillside sites expericence cool nights and warm days, allowing the aromatic compounds in the grapes to develop. The vines are trained using the Guyot system. The soil is calcareous and of volcanic origin.

Ranges from as little as £8.99 up to about £11 elsewhere (checked Aug ‘24) get a bargain here due to some minor staining to labels, just £7.99 per bottle!