Facts about the wine
- Winery
- Casa Valduga
- Grapes
- Merlot
- Region
- Brazil / Vale dos Vinhedos
- Wine style
- Red · Red
- Alcohol content
- 14%
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- Low
- Composition
- Varietal/100%
About this wine
Leopoldina Terroir Merlot is a full-bodied, dry red from Vale dos Vinhedos, shaped by ripe red and dark fruit and a rounded texture. It is generally smooth yet concentrated, with low acidity, ripe tannins and a gentle spicy note; the precise oak character may 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
- plum
- black cherry
- blackberry
- cocoa
- sweet spice
- cedar
Food that goes well with this wine
Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.
- grilled ribeye
- lamb chops
- beef stew
- mushroom risotto
- aged hard 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.
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
- 1990
- 1983
- 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 Casa Valduga
Casa Valduga is an established producer in Vale dos Vinhedos, within the Serra Gaúcha region of southern Brazil. The estate makes both still and sparkling wines and draws on the relatively cool, hilly conditions of one of Brazil’s leading wine regions.
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.