The red wine Castello di Morcote, vintage 2020 from the winery Tenuta Castello di Morcote has been rated in 2024 by Dominik Vombach und Benjamin Herzog with 91 Falstaff points. It is a wine made from the grape varieties Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon from the region Canton of Ticino in Switzerland.
This has some wild aromas, of ripe dark wild berry, plum, black cherry, as well as some pepperoni, spicy notes, nuances of mocha, and dried fruit. It is full-bodied and initially soft on the palate, with a balanced ripe acidity, again vivid dark berry notes, and ripe but noticeable tannins. It lingers for a medium length with notes of blueberry and spiciness.
More about the tastingInitially somewhat reductive on the nose. With oxygen emerge fleshy fruit aromas with notes of ripe blackberry and plum. The whole is complemented by a vivid spiciness and subtle hints of nougat. Full-bodied on the palate, with soft acidity and ripe berryish fruit. Slightly persistent tannin, medium length.
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