About this wine
181 in Purezza is a single-varietal Toscana Rosso IGT made from 100% Merlot, grown on the estate's plots in Castagneto Carducci. Its name references the specific vineyard parcel used for this micro-vinification. The wine shows a clear, intense ruby-red color, complex aromas of flowers, ripe fruit, herbs and spice, and a soft, fresh, tannic and well-balanced palate.
A soft, approachable single-varietal Merlot — good for those wanting to explore Bolgheri wines beyond the classic Cabernet-based blends.
Sommelier's Note
"181 in Purezza shows what Bolgheri Merlot can do on its own — plush and spicy, without needing Cabernet's structure to feel complete."
Food Pairings
Its soft tannins and fruit purity suit braised meats, mushroom risotto, and mature cheeses; the herbal-spice notes also work with roasted duck.
When to drink it
Cozy dinners, mushroom or braised-meat courses, exploring single-varietal expressions
Specs
- Grape Varieties
- Merlot
- Style
- Red
- Price Range
- ¥7,000-9,500 (est., converted from observed EU retail pricing around €40-50)
Terroir & Winemaking
100% Merlot; Toscana Rosso IGT; named for the specific estate vineyard plot ('181') used for this micro-vinification, reflecting the winery's parcel-by-parcel, small-batch approach.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What grape is 181 in Purezza made from?
- It is a single-varietal wine made from 100% Merlot, classified as Toscana Rosso IGT.
- Where does the name '181' come from?
- It refers to the specific vineyard plot on the estate used for this micro-vinification.
- What does 181 in Purezza taste like?
- It has a deep ruby-red color with floral, fruity, herbal and spicy aromas, and a soft, fresh, tannic, balanced palate.
- What food pairs well with 181 in Purezza?
- Braised meats, mushroom risotto, mature cheeses, and roasted duck pair well with its soft tannins and spice.
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