Shabo Merlot Reserve

Color: deep ruby red
Nose: ripe fruit -blackcurrant, raspberry.
Palate: full body, soft tannins, lengthy finish.

Vine Region/ Appellation/Country: Odesa, SHABO (Ukraine)
Vine Age: from 14 to 22 Years old
Grape Yield: 5 kg
Soil Type: Limestone, Clay, Yellow sand
Grape Variety: Merlot
Alcohol content: 14.0 %
Residual sugar (g/l): 2.62 g/dm3

Aging: 225-liter oak barrels for 6 months

Aging process: The wine matures in oak barrels for six months, allowing for refined structure and depth. Bottle aging potential: 3–5 years, enabling further development and elegance over time.

Malolactic fermentation in oak barrels