Citra
Terre di Chieti IGP, Italy
A classic Merlot from a historic Italian family winery
ABOUT THIS WINE:
![Citra](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/1811/mobile/P1CIT18MER_Citra_Merlot_Bottle_4-23-20-label.png?1588617420)
Citra
Estate Grown Merlot
The Codice Citra vineyards have been passed down from generation to generation and have been cared for with love and passion for decades. This Estate Grown Merlot hails from the Terre di Chieti which is nestled in the foothills of Italy’s Abruzzo region and received coastal influence from the Adriatic Sea. Aged in stainless steel, this wine features bold fragrant aromas and soft red fruit flavors. Perfect for pairing with any Italian dish or delightful on its own.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, UT, VT, WA.ABOUT THIS WINE
![Citra](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/1811/mobile/P1CIT18MER_Citra_Merlot_Bottle_4-23-20-label.png?1588617420)
Citra
Estate Grown Merlot
The Codice Citra vineyards have been passed down from generation to generation and have been cared for with love and passion for decades. This Estate Grown Merlot hails from the Terre di Chieti which is nestled in the foothills of Italy’s Abruzzo region and received coastal influence from the Adriatic Sea. Aged in stainless steel, this wine features bold fragrant aromas and soft red fruit flavors. Perfect for pairing with any Italian dish or delightful on its own.
Due to state registrations, we cannot ship this wine to AL, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, ME, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX, UT, VT, WA.![Citra](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/1811/desktop/P1CIT18MER_Citra_Merlot_Bottle_4-23-20-label.png?1588617420)
WINE REGION:
![Outline of Terre di Chieti IGP](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/1814/normal/Italy.png?1616010357)
Terre di Chieti IGP
A small appellation within central Italy’s Abruzzo region, Terre di Chieti is nestled in the foothills and is home to both red and white varietals. Thanks to influences from the nearby Adriatic Sea, the region experiences a traditional Mediterranean climate. Unlike many of its counterparts throughout the country, wines from Terre di Chieti are not subject to the governance of DOC or DOCG restrictions—rather, they are subject to the IGT/IGP classification, which is simply a focus on geography. Because of this, winemakers have extreme flexibility in how they go about producing their wines. The IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) classification within Italy's winegrowing and winemaking world specifically links the place or region where the fruit was grown to the quality of the finished product. It is the broadest of the classifications within the country's system.
WINE REGION
![Outline of Terre di Chieti IGP](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/1814/normal/Italy.png?1616010357)
Terre di Chieti IGP
A small appellation within central Italy’s Abruzzo region, Terre di Chieti is nestled in the foothills and is home to both red and white varietals. Thanks to influences from the nearby Adriatic Sea, the region experiences a traditional Mediterranean climate. Unlike many of its counterparts throughout the country, wines from Terre di Chieti are not subject to the governance of DOC or DOCG restrictions—rather, they are subject to the IGT/IGP classification, which is simply a focus on geography. Because of this, winemakers have extreme flexibility in how they go about producing their wines. The IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) classification within Italy's winegrowing and winemaking world specifically links the place or region where the fruit was grown to the quality of the finished product. It is the broadest of the classifications within the country's system.
FLAVOR PROFILE:
![Citra 2018 Estate Grown Merlot](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/2870/desktop/P1CIT18MER_FLE.png?1605741932)
Pairs well with…
Herb Chicken, Fresh Pasta, Lightly Sauced Red Meats, Roasted Herbed Chicken
Pairs well with…
Herb Chicken, Fresh Pasta, Lightly Sauced Red Meats, Roasted Herbed Chicken
FLAVOR PROFILE
![Citra 2018 Estate Grown Merlot](https://images.firstleaf.com/images/2870/desktop/P1CIT18MER_FLE.png?1605741932)
Pairs well with…
Herb Chicken, Fresh Pasta, Lightly Sauced Red Meats, Roasted Herbed Chicken
Pairs well with…
Herb Chicken, Fresh Pasta, Lightly Sauced Red Meats, Roasted Herbed Chicken
TASTING NOTES:
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2621/normal/pomegranate.png?1538088394)
Pomegranate
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2593/normal/cherry.png?1538088419)
Cherry
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2620/normal/plum.png?1538088393)
Plum
Medium-bodied and fragrant, this wine showcases soft, round fruit flavors of pomegranate, red cherry, and red plum that are complemented by aromas of spice and herbs.
TASTING NOTES
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2621/normal/pomegranate.png?1538088394)
Pomegranate
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2593/normal/cherry.png?1538088419)
Cherry
![](https://images.firstleaf.com/taxons/2620/normal/plum.png?1538088393)
Plum
Medium-bodied and fragrant, this wine showcases soft, round fruit flavors of pomegranate, red cherry, and red plum that are complemented by aromas of spice and herbs.
ABOUT THE BRAND:
![large bunches of red grapes on the vine](/static/1194e56820adfeee543f9cb0c258b6e1/524cb/grapes-1.jpg)
Citra
Codice Citra was founded in 1973 when 3,000 small family growers decided to unite to form a winery dedicated to quality. 14,800 acres cover the majority of the Chieti province. Since its foundation, Codice Citra has focused on cultivating the most important, indigenous grape varietals within this region.
ABOUT THE BRAND
![large bunches of red grapes on the vine](/static/1194e56820adfeee543f9cb0c258b6e1/524cb/grapes-1.jpg)
Citra
Codice Citra was founded in 1973 when 3,000 small family growers decided to unite to form a winery dedicated to quality. 14,800 acres cover the majority of the Chieti province. Since its foundation, Codice Citra has focused on cultivating the most important, indigenous grape varietals within this region.