2024 Bosco del Merlo Nono Miglio Cabernet Sauvignon

Bosco del Merlo’s Nono Miglio Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 brings the cool, elevated terroir of Verona’s Lessinia hills into a refined, expressive red. The vines enjoy warm sunshine tempered by breezy evenings, helping Cabernet ripen with intensity while keeping natural acidity alive. Hand-harvested clusters were fermented with care to highlight purity of fruit and fermented on native yeasts in stainless steel before a period in neutral oak that smooths tannins without imposing wood flavors.
The wine opens with vibrant blackcurrant and ripe plum shaped by aromatic herbs and cedar spice. A gentle thread of gravelly minerality weaves through the mid-palate, creating balance and a lifted sense of place. The texture remains elegant, with fine grain tannins and a dry, satisfying finish that underscores the vintage’s freshness and Verona’s cooler hillside influence. This is Cabernet with both approachability and depth—drinkable now yet structured enough to develop nuance over the next few years.

Nose: Blackcurrant, ripe plum, and violet layered with cedar shavings and Mediterranean herb.

Palate: Juicy dark fruit glides across supple tannins, enlivened by crushed black pepper, balsam herb, and a cool mineral thread.

Finish: Dry and lingering with dark berry, cedar spice, and a subtle stony echo.

Pairs beautifully with grilled lamb chops rubbed in rosemary and cracked pepper, mushroom risotto finished with aged Parmigiano, or a charcuterie board with aged cheeses and prosciutto—the wine’s black-fruit depth, herbal lift, and refined structure enhance rich, savory flavors while keeping every bite fresh and vibrant.