Le Stadere Merlot "Catha Suri" 2018 DESCRIPTION: Producer: Le Stadere Wine: Merlot "Catha Suri" Vintage: 2018 Number of Bottles: 6 Size: 0.75 l Grapes: Merlot 100% Aging: aged for 18 months in new and second-fill French oak tonneaux. Alc.: 14% Catha was the goddess of the radiant sun, while Suri was the dark deity of the black sun; yet the Etruscans honored them together in one of their mysterious cults. This fascinating contrast evokes the dazzling light that floods the vast landscapes of the Grosseto Maremma and the depths of the rugged, mineral-rich soil into which our vines extend their roots—yielding a muscular, concentrated, rounded, and opulent wine capable of evolving over time. Born from the world’s most renowned grape variety, in this unique corner of Tuscany, the wine fully expresses the distinct character and power of the terroir.