A beautiful ruby coloured, perfectly clean and clear wine with wonderful aromas of black fruits and blueberry, caramalised plums, hints of liquorice and a lovely oaked softness from the 12 months in oak. Brivio has a magic ability to create deep reds without any harsh or overly obvious tannins and this is one of those wines. In the mouth the aromas transfer perfectly with a fantastic amount of spice. The softness is tremendous without any trace of flabbiness at all. It is a superb wine. Jancis Robinson refers to Brivio's "Platinum" Merlot as a Pomerol. High, but accurate, praise indeed.
Flo says of the 2012 (Feb 2018): This Swiss merlot is herbaceous and tannic with large red fruit notes, well worth a try!
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Bottle Size
75cl
Vintage
2012
Alcohol
12.8
Last Tasted
21 Feb 2024
Variety
Merlot
Keeps at least until
2025
Is Mature
Yes
Ripeness
Normal
Allergens
Contains Sulphites
Case Size
6
Composition
Merlot 100%
Closure
Natural Cork
sweetness
dry
Winemaking
Malolactic
Aged In
Foudre (big wood)
Key Features
Vegetarian and Vegan
Special Price
£30.00
Bought In (year)
2015
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Vinified in the traditional method with a maceration period of 12-14 days at 28- 30°C in stainless-steel tanks. The wine is matured for 12 months in one year-old barriques.
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Platinum 2011, Guido Brivio£125.10
