Gold · Galicja Vitis 2019
Bronze · International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2019
and 2 more medals

ArtitudePGI Codru

Artitude Merlot 2017

Name: Artitude Merlot 2017
Brand: Artitude
SKU: ARTITUDE-MERLOT-2017
Price: 349 MDL
Availability: InStock

Dry red · 750 ml · 13.5% vol

349 MDLVAT included

A dry red Merlot from the 2017 vintage.

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The 2017 vintage labelMihaela Lungu

Artitude

Technical sheet

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Vintage: 2017Collectible wine
Alcohol: 13.5% vol
Volume: 750ml

Wine

Type: Dry red
Grape: Merlot 100%
Origin: PGI CodruWhat PGI Codru means
Name: Artitude comes from “art” and “attitude”: for every vintage, the label is created by an artist from Moldova.

Vineyard and harvest

Vineyard: Leușeni, Telenești district
Soil: Sandy-loam soils typical of the Codru region
Climate: Mild climate with a mean annual temperature of about 12 °C and moderate rainfall (Codru region)

Winemaking

Ageing: Light oak influence
Closure: Cork

Tasting

Ripe plum, red cherry, delicate spice and dried herbs.

Appearance

Clarity: Clear, with a gentle garnet rim
Intensity: Medium
Colour: Ruby red with warm undertones

Nose

Character: Mature and smooth
Intensity: Medium
Aromas: Ripe plum, red cherry, soft spice, dried herbs

Palate

Sweetness: Dry
Acidity: Balanced
Body: Medium
Tannins: Supple and well rounded
Finish: Clean, with lingering fruit and gentle earthiness

Recommendations

Suggestions for this style of wine.

Food pairing

Pork
Lamb
Moldovan dishes (sarmale, mămăligă, plăcinte)
Aged cheeses

Lamb roasted with rosemary, sarmale (cabbage rolls) with sour cream, stuffed mushrooms, cașcaval (semi-hard cheese)

Serving temperature: 16–18 °C
Glass: Red wine glass
Decanting: Decant 30–60 minutes before serving

Serving and storage

Allergens: Contains sulphites

Awards

Gold · Galicja Vitis 2019
Bronze · International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2019Organiser’s results · International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2019 (opens in a new tab)
Commended · Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2019Organiser’s results · Decanter Asia Wine Awards 2019 (opens in a new tab)

The label

The 2017 vintage label

Mihaela Lungu

The label of this 2017 Merlot is the work of the artist Mihaela Lungu. The back label presents the label as a joint project with the artist, meant to delight both the palate and the eyes.

“Ia artitudine.” Both wine and art inspire conversation.

From the Artitude back label

The Artitude brand

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BronzeJudges’ note
Red and dark fruits on the first impression, with toasted oak and a bit of spice. Well balanced on the palate, with a hint of herbs and menthol giving it a bit of extra complexity.

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83 out of 100 pointsCommendedJudges’ note
Sweet plums, dark cherries, chocolate, sweet spice and menthol lift.

Decanter World Wine Awards judges2019Read the source (opens in a new tab)
85 out of 100 pointsCommendedJudges’ note
Full-bodied with maraschino cherry, cooked plums and sweet liquorice notes.

Decanter Asia Wine Awards judges2019Read the source (opens in a new tab)

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Artitude Merlot 2017

Technical sheet