Facts about the wine
- Winery
- Pizzato
- 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
This Merlot Reserva from Vale dos Vinhedos is a full-bodied, dry red, showing ripe dark fruit, plum and cherry alongside spice and subtle oak-derived notes. Its tannins are generally rounded and supple, with low acidity and a warm, lingering finish. The exact oak character and evolution 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
- ripe cherry
- blackberry
- cocoa
- sweet spice
- cedar
Food that goes well with this wine
Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.
- grilled beef
- lamb chops
- mushroom risotto
- aged hard cheeses
- beef stew
- 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
- 1998
- 1997
- 1995
- 1991
- 1990
- 1988
- 1987
- 1973
- 1971
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 from Vale dos Vinhedos in Serra Gaúcha, one of Brazil’s best-known wine regions. The estate works with grapes from its local surroundings, combining the influence of the cooler southern climate with generous fruit expression. Merlot is an important variety in the region and a familiar part of the winery’s range.
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.