Decanal, Merlot IGT Trevenezie, NV
Decanal, Merlot IGT Trevenezie, NV is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot (Veneto, Italy), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, steak. Cheapest offer £8.70 at Honest Grapes.
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Decanal's Merlot IGT Trevenezie is about exactly what it says on the label: approachable, everyday Italian red made for the table rather than the cellar. Sourced from across the broad Trevenezie IGT zone — the tri-Veneto stretching from the Dolomites down to the Adriatic — this is Merlot doing what Merlot does best in the north-east of Italy: soft, round, and genuinely drinkable without demanding anything of you in return. It's an NV blend, a wine built for consistency and pleasure, not provenance. Think ripe red plum, a whisper of mocha, and tannins that won't argue with a Tuesday pasta.