Facts about the wine
- Winery
- Aurora
- Grapes
- Merlot
- Region
- Brazil / Serra Gaúcha
- Wine style
- Red · Red
- Alcohol content
- 12,5%
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- Low
- Composition
- Varietal/100%
About this wine
Aurora Reserva Merlot is a dry, full-bodied red from Serra Gaúcha, made from Merlot. It typically combines ripe red and dark fruit with a rounded palate, soft acidity and supple tannins. The degree of oak influence and spice can vary by vintage.
What does this wine taste like?
The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.
- Light
- Bold
- Smooth
- Tannic
- Dry
- Sweet
- Soft
- Acidic
- black cherry
- plum
- blackberry
- cocoa
- gentle spice
Food that goes well with this wine
Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.
- grilled beef
- lamb chops
- pasta with ragù
- mushroom risotto
- aged hard cheese
- Beef
- Lamb
- Veal
Vintages
Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
- 1999
- 1982
- 1981
From the Wijnfeld cellars
Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.
Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.
About Aurora
Cooperativa Vinícola Aurora is based in Bento Gonçalves, in Brazil’s Serra Gaúcha wine region. The cooperative works with regional grape growers and makes a broad range of wines from both local and international varieties. Aurora is among Brazil’s best-known wine producers.
This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 7 September 2026.