Description

Denominazione di Origine Controllata
TYPE: Still red wine
GRAPE VARIETY: Merlot 100%
ORIGIN: Pramaggiore, our own vineyards
ELEVATION: 25-40 m.a.s.l.
SOIL TYPE: Medium texture, clayey
GROWING METHOD: Sylvoz
PLANT DENSITY: 3,500 plants per hectare
GRAPE YIELD: 12,000 kg per hectare
VINIFICATION: Red vinification of Merlot grapes. Fermentation
takes place on the skins in steel vats for 8-10 days at a controlled
temperature of 24-26 °C. After racking off the wine is placed in
concrete vats for 10-12 days, in which malolactic fermentation takes
place. It then matures on the fine lees for approximately 6 months
before bottling
TASTING NOTES: The colour is intense red with purple highlights.
The scent is vinous, pleasant, just a little herbaceous, in contrast with
the clear fruity hints. Full-bodied, definite and well-balanced flavour.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS: This versatile wine is excellent with first
courses, delicate meat dishes and cottage or medium hard cheese.
ALCOHOL: 13.0% Vol.
SERVING TEMPERATURE: 16-18 °C
SHELF LIFE: 3 / 4 years

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