Emiliana Adobe Merlot (Organic) 2023
| Producer | Emiliana |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Other |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Body / Style | Soft & Supple |
| Grape Blend | 100% Merlot |
| Bottle Size (ml) | 750 |
| % Abv | 14 |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Special Features | Organic, Sustainable, Vegan |
| Extra Info | Soft, juicy, organic |
| Food Pairing Guide | Ideal with lean red meats and white meats such as chicken and turkey. Also pairs well with ripe cheeses such as Camembert, Roquefort, Mozzarella, and Gruyere, with goat cheese, and with nuts, walnuts, and dried figs. A pleasing companion to vegetable stews and pastas with mild sauces. |
| Terroir | Well drained soils |
Emiliana Adobe Merlot Organic is a brilliant wine for the price. Bright ruby-red in colour with plum and red cherry aromas elegantly combine with subtle black pepper notes. The palate is juicy with ample fruit character. A delicate wood influence contributes complexity, good structure and rounded tannins. It has a soft texture and a fruity finish making it an ideal wine for almost any occasion.
"Voted by Wines of Chile as "Winery of the Year '16", Emiliana is one of Chile's most exciting producers and pioneers in organic and biodynamic winemaking. Since '98, this Chilean winery has been producing award-winning wines from almost 1,000 hectares of vineyards in prime sites including Casablanca, Maipo, Cachapoal, Colchagua and Bio Bio.Its spectacular biodynamic vineyard and winery at Los Robles is a model that attracts visiting viticulturalists and winemakers from across the world. Emiliana's innovative and natural-leaning wines are made with great care and attention and the results are inspiring. Emiliana began its conversion to organic production in '98, and today 100% of its properties are organically managed. It is the world’s largest organic winery. It holds organic certifications in accordance with the standards of the United States, Canada (NOP), Brazil, Chile, Japan, South Korea, China, and Europe. In '06, Emiliana was the first winery in Latin America to produce a wine with biodynamic certification. Since then, the use of biodynamic practices at its farms and cellars has been accredited and today 100% of its properties are certified. Emiliana received its Fairtrade and Fair For Life certifications in '11 and '17, and has been selling fair trade wines since '12.Emiliana was a pioneer in the implementation of the Wine of Chile Sustainability Code certification in '12. This standard was developed for the Chilean wine sector to support the implementation of sustainable practices at a national level, as well as social and environmental responsibility at Emiliana.Emiliana is certified to use the Vegan Society trademark, which attests that its wines are produced without any animal-derived products.Emiliana also produces an annual sustainability report."
