Reviews & Ratings
2020 Cotarella Merlot "Sodale"
Winery: Cotarella
Vintage: 2020
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Sodale"
Wine Category: Merlot
Grape blend: 100% Merlot
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Lazio
State or country: Italy
Price: $25
Cases produced: 6,000
KWG Score: 89.4 (based on 5 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)
Review date: September 22, 2024
Wine Review: This red dark ruby colored Merlot opens with a mild black currant and blueberry bouquet with hints of cherry, violets, and a touch of espresso. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and very easy to drink. The flavor profile is a mild black currant and blackberry blend with notes of graphite, black olive, and mild cherry. I also detected hints of oak. The finish is dry, and its flavors and dusty tannins linger and last for a while. This Merlot would pair well with a steak pizzaiola open face sandwich. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: Intense ruby red with violet reflections. Blackberry jam and sour cherry compote, followed by hints of licorice, dark chocolate and cardamom, with a hint of porcini mushrooms. The medium to full bodied palate gives great intensity of juicy black fruit with soft rounded tannins balanced by excellent freshness. Long and savory finish.
