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Varietal Merlot

Brazil Serra Gaúcha Red Merlot

full-bodied, smooth red with soft tannins

Facts about the wine

Winery
Aurora
Grapes
Merlot
Wine style
Red · Red
Alcohol content
12,5%
Body
Full
Acidity
Low
Composition
Varietal/100%

About this wine

This Brazilian Merlot is full-bodied and smooth, featuring soft tannins and ripe dark fruit notes like plum and cherry. The palate is round and gentle, with a touch of cocoa and spice, and a low acidity that makes it very approachable. Its soft mouthfeel adds to its easy-drinking character.

Style
full-bodied, smooth red with soft tannins
Serving temperature
16–18 °C
Ageing potential
Best enjoyed young, though it can age for a few years.

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
Aromas and flavours
  • plum
  • cherry
  • cocoa
  • blackcurrant
  • vanilla

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • grilled red meats
  • pasta with tomato sauce
  • roasted vegetables
  • creamy cheeses
  • 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
  • 2004
  • 2002
  • 2001
  • 2000
  • 1999
  • 1998
  • 1995
  • 1993
  • 1992
  • 1991
  • 1990
  • 1988
  • 1985
  • 1984
  • 1983
  • 1981
  • 1971

From the Wijnfeld cellars

Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.

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About Aurora

Aurora is one of Brazil's best-known wineries, based in the Serra Gaúcha region. The area is famous for its cool climate and rolling hills, offering ideal conditions for balanced Merlot. Aurora has a long tradition of producing accessible, quality wines that showcase the potential of Brazilian viticulture.

Wine country Brazil Brazil combines cooler southern wine regions with tropical viticulture and is especially notable for approachable reds and sparkling wines. Read more Region / appellation Serra Gaúcha Serra Gaúcha is Brazil’s most prominent and diverse wine region, renowned especially for quality sparkling wines. Read more

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 27 October 2026.