{"product_id":"janko-testament-2016","title":"Janko Testament Merlot 2016","description":"\u003ch6\u003eOverview\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTestament Merlot 2016 by Vinarija Janko is a medium-bodied, deeply structured Merlot from the Smederevsko Vinogorje region. After eight years of bottle aging, this wine shows the classic development of a mature Merlot: elegant fruit, soft tannins, and complex tertiary aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eIn the glass\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeep ruby-garnet with already slightly brick-red reflections at the rim – characteristic of a well-aged vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eOn the nose\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplex interplay of aromas in stages: initially plum jam, then ripe blueberries and pressed cherries, later blackberries and blackcurrants. Espresso and a hint of leather complete the aromatic profile with tertiary depth. The bouquet is multifaceted and evolving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eOn the palate\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark fruit concentration with blackberry, blackcurrant, and plum. Fine spiciness of tobacco, black tea, and barrique toast. The tannins are present and precise, the acidity keeps the wine lively. Wood is noticeable but restrained – the fruit carries the palate. Long, warm finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eFood pairing\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted beef fillet, wild boar pot roast, aged Pecorino or Manchego, entrecôte with truffle butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eServing recommendation\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eTemperature: 17–19 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eDecanting time: 30–45 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eGlass: Bordeaux glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVinarija Janko in Smederevo, founded in 2006, produces Testament, a premium Merlot with distinct aging potential. A multiple Decanter award winner; with its own barrique cellar featuring Serbian, American, and French oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch6\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eGrape variety: 100 % Merlot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eRegion: Smederevsko Vinogorje, Serbia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eVintage: 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eAlcohol: approx. 14.0–15.0 % vol.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n  \u003cli\u003eVolume: 750 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Vinarija Janko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51245384302930,"sku":null,"price":77.9,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0983\/6317\/9346\/files\/janko_testament.jpg?v=1754125172","url":"https:\/\/shop.myvinodeal.ch\/en\/products\/janko-testament-2016","provider":"myvinodeal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}