Gelso Della Valchetta

Il Gelso Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon

8.87 ratings

-no pro ratings

Lazio, Italy

Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck

Top Notes For

8.6

Pilar and I had this wine at The Reef in Piermont. For an Italian Malbec it was not as full body as the Argentinian malbecs we drink. But we enjoyed it.

Pilar and I had this wine at The Reef in Piermont. For an Italian Malbec it was not as full body as the Argentinian malbecs we drink. But we enjoyed it.

Aug 20th, 2017

8.8

Very, very Italian. Bold, with all the dark fruits. 75% Merlot so I guess I am drinking freaking Merlot but I like it. The next day the herbs take on a more prominent role and the fruits deepen.

Very, very Italian. Bold, with all the dark fruits. 75% Merlot so I guess I am drinking freaking Merlot but I like it. The next day the herbs take on a more prominent role and the fruits deepen.

Apr 9th, 2016

9.0

Light with a smooth finish. 2009 vintage on April 17, 2016 👍

Light with a smooth finish. 2009 vintage on April 17, 2016 👍

Dec 18th, 2015

9.0

Bolder red with dark fruit (plums and cherries), a little earthy, and long smooth tasting. Nice tannins and great with Italian food

Bolder red with dark fruit (plums and cherries), a little earthy, and long smooth tasting. Nice tannins and great with Italian food

Nov 26th, 2015

9.3

2010 vintage. Was perfect with a plate of Spanish olives and paella. Fruity, smoky, and light.

2010 vintage. Was perfect with a plate of Spanish olives and paella. Fruity, smoky, and light.

Sep 7th, 2014

8.0

Koen had this 9 years ago

Koen had this 9 years ago

Mar 19th, 2016

8.6

Anne had this 11 years ago

Anne had this 11 years ago

Mar 19th, 2014