Bright and structured
Fresh acidity with notes of wild fruit and woodland spice.
El Merlu
PINEROLESE DOC BARBERA
El Merlu is our take on Barbera, one of Piedmont’s most beloved red grapes. Planted on the clay soils of Barge, where the land is gentler and the light a little warmer, this wine shows Barbera’s full energy without losing its freshness. It’s a red that speaks clearly and drinks easily — classic in spirit, but with a mountain soul.
GRAPE
Barbera 100%
FIRST VINTAGE
2013
Aromas
Blackberry
Wild berries
Forest notes
Pairings
Roasts
Red meats
Aged cheeses
NAMED FOR OUR GUARDIAN
The blackbird, that’s where the name comes from. In dialect, El Merlu is the bird that lands on vineyard posts, just before sunset. It stays a moment, quiet and still, as if checking on the vines. We see it often, and it feels like a sign: a watcher, a guest, maybe even a guardian. That’s the spirit of this wine — vivid, grounded, and always part of the place.
Tradition in motion
Tradition in motion
A grape rooted in Piemonte, shaped by altitude and clay.
Always approachable
Full of flavor, balanced by Barbera’s natural lightness.
El Merlu
Una Barbera proveniente dai terreni argillosi di Barge, affinata in rovere e in bottiglia. Fresca e persistente, con una struttura armoniosa, dal sapore fruttato e vivace. Fatta per essere allo stesso tempo corposa e vivace, come l'uva stessa.
- 75 cl
- Temperatura di servizio: 18-20°C
