Facts about the wine
- Winery
- Pizzato
- Grapes
- Merlot
- Region
- Brazil / Vale dos Vinhedos
- Wine style
- Red · Red
- Alcohol content
- 13%
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- Low
- Composition
- Varietal/100%
About this wine
Pizzato Fausto Merlot is a dry red from Vale dos Vinhedos, showing the rounded, ripe expression that Merlot often achieves in southern Brazil. Expect red and dark fruit, a smooth yet full palate and gentle acidity; the degree of oak influence and concentration may vary by vintage. Its generally ripe tannins make it an easy partner at the table.
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
- spice
- subtle oak
Food that goes well with this wine
Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.
- grilled beef
- lamb chops
- mushroom risotto
- duck with red-wine sauce
- 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.
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
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 Pizzato
Pizzato is a family producer in Vale dos Vinhedos, in Serra Gaúcha, one of Brazil’s best-known quality wine regions. The estate works with varieties suited to the area’s relatively cool, hilly conditions, including Merlot. Its wines are generally associated with clear fruit, balance and a sense of place.
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.