Il Basso Merlot 2025
Il Basso Merlot is everything you want from this much-loved grape: juicy and silky with plenty of red and black fruit flavour. At just 11% ABV, it's a lighter, fresher take on Merlot, made without oak so its vibrant fruit character takes centre stage. Easy-drinking and wonderfully approachable, it's a red you'll happily pour any night of the week.
Italian winemaker Davide Dias brings together Merlot from two of his favourite regions: Romagna, with its rich winemaking tradition, and Abruzzo, where cooling coastal breezes help preserve freshness alongside generous ripeness. While Italy is best known for native grapes like Sangiovese and Montepulciano, Merlot has found a happy home here too. Today, Italian Merlot ranges from world-famous fine wines to fresh, fruit-forward styles like Il Basso – proof that the grape thrives in Italian sunshine.
Serve it lightly chilled on warmer days or at room temperature with braised chicken, lasagne, mushroom risotto or a simple charcuterie board. If you're looking for a powerful, oak-aged Merlot, this isn't it. Instead, Il Basso offers a softer, more refreshing style that's all about juicy fruit, gentle tannins and effortless enjoyment.
Il Basso Merlot is everything you want from this much-loved grape: juicy and silky with plenty of red and black fruit flavour. At just 11% ABV, it's a lighter, fresher take on Merlot, made without oak so its vibrant fruit character takes centre stage. Easy-drinking and wonderfully approachable, it's a red you'll happily pour any night of the week.
Italian winemaker Davide Dias brings together Merlot from two of his favourite regions: Romagna, with its rich winemaking tradition, and Abruzzo, where cooling coastal breezes help preserve freshness alongside generous ripeness. While Italy is best known for native grapes like Sangiovese and Montepulciano, Merlot has found a happy home here too. Today, Italian Merlot ranges from world-famous fine wines to fresh, fruit-forward styles like Il Basso – proof that the grape thrives in Italian sunshine.
Serve it lightly chilled on warmer days or at room temperature with braised chicken, lasagne, mushroom risotto or a simple charcuterie board. If you're looking for a powerful, oak-aged Merlot, this isn't it. Instead, Il Basso offers a softer, more refreshing style that's all about juicy fruit, gentle tannins and effortless enjoyment.
