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Lidio Carraro

Agnus Merlot

Brazil Vale dos Vinhedos Red Merlot

full-bodied, smooth red with ripe dark fruit

Facts about the wine

Winery
Lidio Carraro
Grapes
Merlot
Region
Brazil / Vale dos Vinhedos
Wine style
Red · Red
Alcohol content
13,5%
Body
Full
Acidity
Low
Composition
Varietal/100%

About this wine

Agnus Merlot is a full-bodied, dry red from Vale dos Vinhedos, with ripe dark fruit and a soft, rounded texture. Merlot from this cool southern Brazilian region often brings together plum and black cherry with subtle spice and a supple structure. The level of oak influence and ripeness may vary by vintage.

Style
full-bodied, smooth red with ripe dark fruit
Serving temperature
16–18 °C
Ageing potential
Enjoyable now; strong vintages can continue to develop for around 4–7 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
  • black cherry
  • plum
  • blackberry
  • cocoa
  • sweet spice
  • cedar

Food that goes well with this wine

Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.

  • grilled ribeye
  • rosemary lamb chops
  • mushroom risotto
  • duck with plum sauce
  • mature semi-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.

  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019
  • 2018
  • 2017
  • 2016
  • 2015
  • 2014
  • 2013
  • 2012
  • 2011
  • 2010
  • 2009
  • 2008
  • 2007
  • 2006
  • 2005
  • 2004
  • 2003
  • 2002
  • 2001
  • 2000
  • 1999
  • 1995
  • 1988

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 Lidio Carraro

Lidio Carraro is a producer from Vale dos Vinhedos in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil’s leading quality wine region. The estate works with classic international grape varieties and is known for wines focused on fruit, place and balance. Merlot is among the varieties well suited to the region’s relatively temperate climate.

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.