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2015 Merlot

Gut Altenberg

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The red wine Merlot, vintage 2015 from the winery Gut Altenberg has been rated in 2017 by Peter Moser with 88 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape variety Merlot from the region Lake Neusiedl in Austria.

Tasting Notes

88

Tasting from 27.11.2017: Peter Moser

Strong ruby garnet, violet reflexes, broad rim brightening. Ripe plums, red wild berry confit underlaid, delicate floral nuances. Medium complexity, red cherry fruit with herbs and spices, delicate vegetal aftertaste.

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Region: Lake Neusiedl, Austria

Winery: Gut Altenberg

Category: Red Wine

Grape Variety: Merlot

Vintage: 2015

Expansion: steel tank

Alcohol Level: 13.5%

Price: bis 10 €

Region

Lake Neusiedl, Austria

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Winery Gut Altenberg

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Gut Altenberg

Altenbergweg 2
7122 Gols
Österreich
+43 (2173) 200520
[email protected] www.gut-altenberg.com

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