2016 Riserva Ernesto (37.5cl)
Crisp, Sweet, Fresh
CHF 22.00 inc. VAT
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Complex and powerful bouquet with notes of ripe blackberries, plums, and black currants, harmonized with sweet spices, vanilla, and hints of tobacco.
Palate
Rich and full-bodied, with a round and elegant attack. Flavors of red fruits are complemented by a touch of dark chocolate, cedar, and sweet spices. The wine offers superb persistence, finishing with a balanced spiciness and velvety tannins.
Wine Making
Vinification
Traditional vinification with maceration for 25–30 days in concrete vats. This meticulous process ensures the full expression of the grape varietals.
Ageing
Aged in 300-liter French oak barrels, with a maximum of 25% first-pass wood. This process enhances the wine's complexity and balance.
Technical Information
Closure Type
Cork
Volume (ml)
750ml
Varietal
75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Region
Ticino, Switzerland
Soil Type
Clay-limestone soil with low skeletal grain presence
Alcohol (% vol.)
13%–14% (approx.)
Maturity
4–8+ years
Awards and Distinctions
Awards
- Grand Prix Expovina 2014: Gold Medal for Ernesto 2010, 89.2 Points
- Grand Prix du Vin Suisse 2013: Silver Medal for Ernesto 2009, 87.2 Points
- AWC Vienna 2013: Silver Medal for Ernesto 2010
- Grand Prix Expovina 2013: Ernesto 2010, 86.4 Points
- Veronelli 2012: Ernesto 2009, Il Sole, 94 Points
- Veronelli 2011: Ernesto 2008, 3 Stars, 93 Points
Section
IMPORTANT: This product is sold in a case of 12 x 37.5cl bottles
SKU: riserva-ernesto-375
Description
Tasting Notes
Aroma
Complex and powerful bouquet with notes of ripe blackberries, plums, and black currants, harmonized with sweet spices, vanilla, and hints of tobacco.
Palate
Rich and full-bodied, with a round and elegant attack. Flavors of red fruits are complemented by a touch of dark chocolate, cedar, and sweet spices. The wine offers superb persistence, finishing with a balanced spiciness and velvety tannins.
Wine Making
Vinification
Traditional vinification with maceration for 25–30 days in concrete vats. This meticulous process ensures the full expression of the grape varietals.
Ageing
Aged in 300-liter French oak barrels, with a maximum of 25% first-pass wood. This process enhances the wine’s complexity and balance.
Technical Information
Closure Type
Cork
Volume (ml)
750ml
Varietal
75% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cabernet Franc
Region
Ticino, Switzerland
Soil Type
Clay-limestone soil with low skeletal grain presence
Alcohol (% vol.)
13%–14% (approx.)
Maturity
4–8+ years
Awards and Distinctions
Awards
- Grand Prix Expovina 2014: Gold Medal for Ernesto 2010, 89.2 Points
- Grand Prix du Vin Suisse 2013: Silver Medal for Ernesto 2009, 87.2 Points
- AWC Vienna 2013: Silver Medal for Ernesto 2010
- Grand Prix Expovina 2013: Ernesto 2010, 86.4 Points
- Veronelli 2012: Ernesto 2009, Il Sole, 94 Points
- Veronelli 2011: Ernesto 2008, 3 Stars, 93 Points
Section
IMPORTANT: This product is sold in a case of 12 x 37.5cl bottles
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