L'Arco Merlot is a red produced by Fattoria Moncucchetto in Ticino, Ticino, Switzerland. Made from Merlot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Ticino
Region: Ticino
Country: Switzerland
Grapes: Merlot
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
L'Arco is a Merlot del Ticino DOC from Fattoria Moncucchetto in Lugano, a small estate with a winery designed by Mario Botta, named by Gault&Millau among Switzerland's 150 best wineries. Merlot from the estate's hillside vineyards around Lugano: black cherry, plum and blackcurrant with a herbal freshness and light spice, medium-bodied with supple tannins and the elegance typical of Ticino Merlot. Serve at 16–17°C with risotto, polenta and braised meats, or Ticino cheeses.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Giornico Oro Merlot — Gialdi, Ticino
- Iconti Riserva — Tamborini, Ticino
- Il Silenzio Vallombrosa — Tamborini, Ticino
Frequently asked questions
Where is L'Arco Merlot from?
L'Arco Merlot is produced by Fattoria Moncucchetto in Ticino, Ticino, Switzerland.
What grapes are in L'Arco Merlot?
L'Arco Merlot is made from Merlot.