Merlot
GRAPES
Merlot
RESIDUAL SUGAR
3 g/ lit
PRODUCTION AREA
Friuli Venezia Giulia
SERVING TEMPERATURE
16°- 18° C
SOIL TYPE
Gravelly, sandy and rich in minerals
RECOMMENDED GLASS
Medium-sized, tulip-shaped glass
HARVEST PERIOD
Late September
FORMAT(ml)
750
ALCOHOL CONTENT
12% vol
AGEING POTENTIAL
Three Years
WINEMAKING PROCESS
Fermentation on skins lasts for 15 – 20 days at a controlled temperature of 26° – 28° C. Malolactic fermentation with further ageing in large barrels.
TASTING NOTE
Intense ruby red with light garnet reflections. Intense fragrance of red berries rounding off to delicate vanilla notes. On the palate, it is dry, well-balanced and full-bodied, enhanced by sweet delicate tannins.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS
Excellent with ripe cheeses, it pairs well with chicken and other light meats as well as lightly-spiced meats.
