Facts about the wine
- Winery
- Casa Valduga
- Grapes
- Merlot
- Region
- Brazil / Serra Gaúcha
- Wine style
- Red · Red
- Alcohol content
- 14%
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- Low
- Composition
- Varietal/100%
About this wine
STORIA Merlot is a full-bodied, dry red from Serra Gaúcha, showing ripe dark fruit, plum and gentle spice. Its 14% alcohol and low acidity create a rounded, warm palate, while Merlot's tannins are usually supple to moderately firm. The degree of oak influence and concentration 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
- black plum
- cherry
- blackberry
- cocoa
- sweet spice
- subtle oak
Food that goes well with this wine
Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.
- grilled beef
- roast lamb with rosemary
- duck breast
- mushroom risotto
- aged semi-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
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- 1982
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- 1975
- 1970
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 one of the established producers in Serra Gaúcha, the historic wine region of southern Brazil. The estate works with international grape varieties alongside local winemaking traditions and produces wines in a range of styles. The region's cool to moderate conditions help retain aromatic freshness in the grapes.
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.