{"product_id":"michelini-i-mufatto-a-merced-bierzo-2020-750ml","title":"Michelini i Mufatto A Merced Bierzo 2020 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Merced 2020 is a Mencía-based red from Michelini i Mufatto in Bierzo, in northwest Spain, at 13% ABV.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from north-facing vineyards in Ponferrada on slate and quartz soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHalf of the fruit was fermented as whole clusters, and the wine matured for 12 months in used 225-liter French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWine Advocate rated the 2020 A Merced 93 points.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a fresh, mountain-grown red for lovers of Bierzo and lighter, perfumed wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGood wine rewards a little care in serving. Whites and rosés show best chilled to around 45 to 50°F, while reds are at their most expressive slightly below room temperature, around 60 to 65°F. Opening the bottle and letting it breathe for a few minutes, or pouring it into a decanter, helps the aromas open up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red berries, flowers and crushed stone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh red fruit with fine tannins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral and lively.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Michelini i Mufatto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bierzo, Spain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mencía-based\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAgeing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 months, used French oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Enjoy It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe slightly cool, around 60°F. Pair it with roast pork, mushrooms and cured meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is it from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNorth-facing vineyards in Ponferrada, Bierzo, in northwest Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is it made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHalf whole-cluster fermentation, then 12 months in used French oak barrels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat vintage is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/wine\"\u003eWine collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Michelini i Mufatto","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68114537644341,"sku":"VWS200425937","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/7367\/8901\/files\/noir-gold-main-44656.webp?v=1794252560","url":"https:\/\/hiddencasks.com\/products\/michelini-i-mufatto-a-merced-bierzo-2020-750ml","provider":"Hidden Casks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}