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Merlot DOC Maremma Toscana
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Merlot DOC Maremma Toscana

Red Maremma Toscana 📍 Maremma Tenuta Fertuna Estate
25,20 €
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6,7/10

Hidden Tuscany Rating

Fair

Pure Merlot from Tenuta Fertuna in DOC Maremma Toscana, 2019 vintage, fermented in steel and aged 6 to 12 months, sold for €25.20 instead of €31.91. Neither awards nor guide mentions support its reputation, and the Bordeaux grape variety remains little rooted in the area.

  • Typicity & terroir25 %6,8

    Merlot DOC Maremma Toscana, single grape variety and named zone: clear anchoring, but a Bordeaux grape variety with no strong historical link to the Maremma.

  • Recognition20 %6,0

    No awards or guides mentioned, producer not cited in a reputation text: absence of information, neutral rating.

  • Value for money25 %6,5

    €25.20 instead of €31.91 for a Maremma DOC without distinction: consistent price, real but modest discount.

  • Versatility at the table15 %7,4

    Precise pairings (red meats, roasts, aged cheeses), detailed aromatic profile and serving at 16-18°C: good use at the table.

  • Producer & winemaking15 %7,2

    Tenuta Fertuna named and located in the Maremma, steel fermentation, controlled maceration and 6 to 12 months of aging specified.

Évaluée le 20 October 2026 · fiabilité des informations : average

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Technical sheet

Grape varietyMerlot
AppellationDOC
Production zoneMaremma Toscana — 📍 Maremma
Vintage2019
Alcohol content13.5%
Format75 cl
ColorIntense ruby red
Serving temperature16-18°C
Food and wine pairingRed meats, roasts, aged cheeses

The wine

Messiio 2019: The soul of Merlot in Maremma Tuscany

Let me guide you to a Tuscan gem, a wine that embodies the elegance and richness of the Maremma. The Messiio 2019 from Tenuta Fertuna is an invitation to discover a pure Merlot, where tradition meets careful winemaking to reveal a unique character.

Tenuta Fertuna: The expression of the Maremma terroir

Maremma Tuscany, with its sun-drenched lands and sea breezes, is an ideal setting for viticulture. It is here that Tenuta Fertuna cultivates its Merlot, the only grape variety in this Messiio. The estate strives to blend the Tuscan heritage with modern techniques, producing wines that speak of their origin. Fermentation takes place in steel tanks, followed by controlled maceration that extracts the aromas and color.

This wine reveals itself in an intense ruby red robe, tending toward garnet with time. On the nose, you will be welcomed by a rich bouquet: notes of ripe red fruits such as cherry and plum mingle with spicy touches, chocolate and a slight balsamic nuance. On the palate, the Messiio is generous and enveloping. Its tannins are silky, and you will appreciate the harmony between its power and its elegance. The balance between acidity and body gives it a surprising freshness, supporting intense flavors and a long aromatic persistence, with a finish marked by spicy and vanilla notes. It has aged between 6 and 12 months, thus refining its complexity.

An ideal table companion

This Maremma Merlot is a choice ally for your meals. I particularly recommend it with structured and flavorful dishes: think of roasted red meats, game, or aged cheeses. It is also a wine for meditation, perfect for those evenings when you want to take the time to appreciate every nuance. Let yourself be carried away by the complexity and richness of this wine, and you will discover an authentic facet of Tuscany.

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A small detail that distinguishes the Messiio 2019: it is a pure Merlot from Maremma, fermented in steel tanks then aged 6 to 12 months to gain complexity.

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