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 Artitude — Merlot 2017
  • Gold · Galicja Vitis 2019
  • Bronze · International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) 2019
  • and one more medal

ArtitudePGI Codru

Artitude Merlot 2017

Dry red · 750 ml · 13.5% vol

349 MDLVAT included

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A dry red Merlot from the 2017 vintage.

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The 2017 vintage labelMihaela Lungu

Artitude

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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

The label

The 2017 vintage label, Mihaela Lungu
Detail from the 2017 vintage 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.

    International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) judges2019Read the source (opens in a new tab)
  • 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.

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