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Odfjell Armador Merlot
Odfjell Armador Merlot

Odfjell Armador Merlot

£14.99
Tax included.

Over 25 years ago, Dan Odfjell the Norwegian Armador (ship owner) fell in love with a small corner of the Maipo Valley. Serendipity would later show that he had found land in Chile’s premium red wine producing valley, where vitis vinifera has been cultivated for 400 years. 

One of the best boutique organic wineries in Chile, Odfjell Vineyards are committed to producing wines with elegance and poise, from their vineyards in the Maipo, Lontué and Maule valleys.

The hand-picked grapes come from a historic vineyard in Padre Hurtado in the lower Maipo Valley at an altitude of 405 meters above sea level. The soil is deep with good drainage, which helps control plant vigour for excellent fruit load with small clusters and berries. Native and selected yeasts were used during the fermentation, which took place in small tanks. Spontaneous malolactic fermentation took place in tanks.


Odfjell Armador Merlot wine is an intense garnet red in colour with a violet hue. The nose is ripe but fresh, with fruity notes recalling black cherries and plums along with a bit of menthol, while notes of spices such as nutmeg appear on the backdrop. The palate is juicy, and the tannins are robust and velvety, leading with notes of blackberries and chocolate on the lingering finish. No oak aging. Pair with fennel sausage and mash, macaroni cheese, meatloaf.

Country: Chile
Region:
Valle del Maule
Grape: 
Merlot 85% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Tintorera 5%
Volume:
75cl
ABV: 14%
Vintage: 2022
Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
Suitable for Vegans: Yes