Red

El Merlu de Muntanera

By L'Autin, Pinerolese, Piemonte, Italy

L'Autin El Merlu de Muntanera

A revived Alpine red based on the near-lost Montanera di Perosa grape, oak-aged for depth and warmth.

Tasting notes

Ripe red fruit, gentle spice and soft floral notes; full and expressive, with soft tannins, warmth balanced by mountain freshness and a round, persistent finish.

Pairs well with

Filled pasta, slow-cooked meats, mountain cooking

Technical details

Style
Red
Denomination
Pinerolese DOC Rosso
Grape
Montanera di Perosa (base) with other native varieties
Production area
Pinerolese hillsides, grown at altitude
Vinification
Built on Montanera di Perosa, an old Alpine red variety recorded in historic documents that had almost disappeared before the estate replanted it. Aged in French oak barrels and then in bottle. First vintage 2022. Part of the Rare & Limited line, with a label by artist Ugo Giletta.
Serving temperature
18-20°C

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