Le Pratola Merlot
Region: Tuscany
Country: Italy
Location: Pisa
Grape: Merlot
Year: 2011
Approx Price US$: $38
Alcohol content: 13.50 %
Red Wine: Super Tuscan
Date Drank: August 5th, 2012
Appearance: Dark purple, opaque, kind of purple black
Aroma: Woody, oaky and somewhat fruity
Taste: For an 11 year old Super Tusca, the first taste is not too heavy, kinda fruity, dark berries, lots of wood flavor coming from the french oak barrick and some flavors from the cork.
Pairing: Excellent wine for meats, stews or heavy pastas amongst others.