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Ticino - An introduction to Ticino (Switzerland) and its Wines

We offer an excellent range of wines from three producers in Ticino, focused on red and white Merlot, although we also have a lovely white blend from a small family Domaine

Sopraceneri - Northern Ticino


Terre di Gudo Bianco 2004, Tamborini

Terre di Gudo Bianco 2004, Tamborini Ref: 4112002

This is Merlot made as white wine, the skins removed prior to pressing. Very fruity and surprising.

Price: £18.00 (Including VAT at 20%)


 
Runchet Bianco 2010, Tamborini

Runchet Bianco 2010, Tamborini Ref: 4112003

This is Merlot made as white wine, the skins removed prior to pressing. Very fruity and surprising.

Price: £21.60 (Including VAT at 20%)


 
Arcangelo Rosso 2008, Tamborini

Arcangelo Rosso 2008, Tamborini Ref: 4112005



Price: £22.80 (Including VAT at 20%)


 

Sottoceneri, Southern Ticino


Merlot Ismaro Doc Ticino Red 2009 [Red, Merlot, 75cl ], Angelo Delea

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Merlot Ismaro Doc Ticino Red 2009 [Red, Merlot, 75cl ], Angelo Delea Ref: 4112054

Angelo Delea has been making stellar wines in Ticino since 1983 - this lovely Merlot is a fresh, fruity and unfussy example of Ticino Merlot
In stock - normally despatched within one working day.
Price: £19.20 (Including VAT at 20%)


 
Chiar Di Luna Bianco Merlot Doc Ticino 2011 [White, Merlot, 75cl ], Angelo Delea

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Chiar Di Luna Bianco Merlot Doc Ticino 2011 [White, Merlot, 75cl ], Angelo Delea Ref: 4112053

This is Merlot made as white wine, the skins removed prior to pressing. Very fruity and surprising.

Price: £19.20 (Including VAT at 20%)


 
Merlot del Ticino 2003 Guido Brivio Riflessi d'Epoca

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Merlot del Ticino 2003 Guido Brivio Riflessi d'Epoca Ref: 4170005

This wine is made from grapes grown in Sottoceneri; rigorous selection and yields limited to 60hl/hectare ensure quality. Bordeaux-style vinification is used, with a long maceration of 14-16 days at 28 - 32°C ensuring maximum extraction. After fermentation the wine is stored in new French barriques for 15-18 months; it is then bottled without clarification or filtration, and as such may throw a light deposit in time.

A deep red with violet tinges, Riflessi d'Epoca has an intense complex nose of mature fruit (cherries, plums), spice, and tobacco, with pencil box and vanilla. On the palate it is soft and dry with some spice and mature tannins. A good companion for game, poultry, red meats, and fine cheeses.

Serve around 18 deg C; ABV 13%; keeps - 2013 & beyond if stored correctly. Decant and allow to breathe for a minimum of 1 hour before consumption.

Price: £31.80 (Including VAT at 20%)


 

People who bought this item also bought:
  1. Merlot del Ticino 2005 Guido Brivio Riflessi d'Epoca (Ref: 4170019)
    Price: £32.40 (Including VAT at 20%)
  2. Amigne de Vétroz 2008 "La Danse des Etoiles", F&D Giroud, Sion, Valais, Switzerland (Ref: 4112019)
    Price: £26.40 (Including VAT at 20%)
  3. Chardonnay Cuvée des Reines, Albert Biollaz (F&D Giroud), Chamoson, Valais, Switzerland (Ref: 4112012)
    Price: £18.90 (Including VAT at 20%)
Merlot del Ticino 2005 Guido Brivio Riflessi d'Epoca

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Merlot del Ticino 2005 Guido Brivio Riflessi d'Epoca Ref: 4170019

This wine is made from grapes grown in Sottoceneri; rigorous selection and yields limited to 60hl/hectare ensure quality. Bordeaux-style vinification is used, with a long maceration of 14-16 days at 28 - 32°C ensuring maximum extraction. After fermentation the wine is stored in new French barriques for 15-18 months; it is then bottled without clarification or filtration, and as such may throw a light deposit in time.

A deep red with violet tinges, Riflessi d'Epoca has an intense complex nose of mature fruit (cherries, plums), spice, and tobacco, with pencil box and vanilla. On the palate it is soft and dry with some spice and mature tannins. A good companion for game, poultry, red meats, and fine cheeses.

Serve around 18 deg C; ABV 13.2%; keeps - 2013 & beyond if stored correctly. Decant and allow to breathe for a minimum of 1 hour before consumption.

Last few bottles

Price: £32.40 (Including VAT at 20%)


 

People who bought this item also bought:
  1. Merlot del Ticino 2003 Enrico Trapletti Tera Creda (Ref: 4170007)
    Price: £28.80 (Including VAT at 20%)
  2. Merlot del Ticino 2003 Guido Brivio Riflessi d'Epoca (Ref: 4170005)
    Price: £31.80 (Including VAT at 20%)
  3. Amigne de Vétroz 2008 "La Danse des Etoiles", F&D Giroud, Sion, Valais, Switzerland (Ref: 4112019)
    Price: £26.40 (Including VAT at 20%)
Merlot del Ticino 2003 Enrico Trapletti Tera Creda

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Merlot del Ticino 2003 Enrico Trapletti Tera Creda Ref: 4170007

This is a 100% Merlot red aged in oak for 12 months. It has a deep ruby red colour, with a powerful nose of smoke, earth, ripe cherries, red berry fruit, and spice. On the palate it is quite powerful; good body, with an fruity core with earthy undertones and soft silky tannins. Very long, with a good dry finish. Drinking well now; keeps 10+ years.


Price: £28.80 (Including VAT at 20%)


 

People who bought this item also bought:
  1. Merlot del Ticino 2005 Guido Brivio Riflessi d'Epoca (Ref: 4170019)
    Price: £32.40 (Including VAT at 20%)
  2. Saint Saphorin 2009 La Maison du Lézard Henri Badoux, Aigle (Ref: 4120018)
    Price: £21.90 (Including VAT at 20%)
  3. Pinot Noir, Weiningen, 2009, VOLG Weinkellerei (Ref: 4112006)
    Price: £20.40 (Including VAT at 20%)
Merlot del Ticino 2004 Enrico Trapletti, Coldrerio Trapletti Rosso SOLD OUT

Merlot del Ticino 2004 Enrico Trapletti, Coldrerio Trapletti Rosso SOLD OUT Ref: 4170008


The label doesn't give much away on this one - "Vino da Tavola della Svizzera Italiana, Rosso, Merlot", and the maker's details - but that's about all. Yet this is a bit of a find. It's a 100% Merlot wine, not oaked at all, which is made from a selection of Trapletti's best grapes. It's a deep red, with a gamey earthy nose, with notes of prunes, reflected on the palate, along with spice and cooked black fruit in abundance. Dry. Good length, with nice tannins. This isn't a "big" wine in the sense that Sassi Grossi is a big wine - yet it ticks all the right boxes - fruit, tannins, structure, and it's juicy and sappy, and really quite classy.

Last few bottles

Was: £24.00 (Including VAT at 20%)



People who bought this item also bought:
  1. Merlot del Ticino 2005 Guido Brivio Riflessi d'Epoca (Ref: 4170019)
    Price: £32.40 (Including VAT at 20%)
  2. Amigne de Vétroz 2005 "La Danse des Etoiles", F&D Giroud, Sion, Valais, Switzerland (Ref: 4110068)
    Price: £22.80 (Including VAT at 20%)
  3. Cornalin de Chamoson Ravannay 2008 "La Danse des Etoiles", F&D Giroud, Sion, Valais, Switzerland (Ref: 4110124)
    Price: £28.80 (Including VAT at 20%)