FEUDO DI BUTERA MERLOT 2020

The nose on this 2020 Merlot is incredibly rich and expressive, with dark fruit notes that carry through to a smooth finish. I decanted it for about 30 minutes and it opened up beautifully, making it a perfect companion to our pasta. Already ordered another bottle.

Poured a glass last night and was surprised by how smooth it was for a Sicilian Merlot. The balance of dark fruit and subtle oak really comes through after letting it breathe for 20 minutes.

The rich, expressive character really comes through on the nose and palate—deep dark fruit with a velvety finish that lingers. I opened it with dinner and it held up beautifully over two nights, which is always a win in my book. For a Sicilian Merlot from 2020, this one’s drinking wonderfully right