Cotarella – Sodale Merlot 2020 (750ml)

Winemaker Notes

Intensely red in color with purple reflections, this wine contains aromas of red fruit and sweet spices that balance out vanilla wood notes. On the palate, the wine is round and harmonious with a persistent finish and sweet tannins.

Professional Ratings

93 James Suckling
Rather subtle aromas of black olives, violets and crushed stone on the nose. The palate is medium-bodied with firm and polished tannins, and a long and flavorful finish. Linear and long.
91 Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
The Famiglia Cotarella 2020 Merlot Sodale Cotarella represents terrific value. The undisputed theme of this wine is softness, and you get plenty of ripe, velvety fruit as a result. Black cherry and plum are framed by mild spice and cured tobacco. This is a medium-bodied red with melting tannins to pair with a classic plate of roast or fried chicken.
90 Wine Enthusiast
On the nose, metallic notes come from pennies and cranberries, while bricks and herbs provide warmth. Vibrant fruit and tea flavors create an astringent palate, but an essence of cherry and vanilla preserves softness. Tannins and acidity are perfectly in harmony.