Merlot
Red · Medium · Dry
Cabernet's softer sibling — plum, black cherry, and a whisper of chocolate, framed by rounder tannins and earlier drinkability. The wine that built Pomerol and the one to reach for when Cabernet feels like overkill.
Why it works with Rack Of Lamb With Caponata
The friendly middle ground for Rack Of Lamb With Caponata: Merlot's balance lets the meat lead.