Date Tasted: 10/2020

Passion, know-how, detail mindset is not a lot, but it is enough to make great wines, and in the Gruber family, it is enough to give prominence to the Messenian terroir. 

Appearance: The colour is deep ruby.

Nose: It has ripe aromas, mostly black fruits with a spicy character, toasted wood, leather, wet leaves and asfaka, a characteristic wild area's plant. 

Palate: It is dry, with a combination of ripe fruit and alcohol that leaves a sweetness, high acidity, high velvety tannins, full-body and a long aftertaste. 

Drink or Hold: Enjoyable now, but with more than 10 years of ageing potential. 

Food Pairing: Wild boar stew. 

Points: 92

Name: Merlot 

Producer: Lacules Bay Vineyard 

Variety: Merlot

Vintage: 2017

Region: Messenia, Greece

Alcohol: 14,5%

Retail Price: 45€

Service temperature: 16-18 C°

Drink it until 2034.