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GRAPES: 100% MERLOT
PRODUCTION AREA: VENETO – MUNICIPALITY OF CAORLE
SOIL: alluvial rich in silt and clay, with calcium carbonate concretions, 2.5 m below sea level.
TRAINING: Free cordon. Plant density 3100 vines/ha yield/ha 10 tons
VINIFICATION The harvest of Merlot usually takes place in the second decade of September. Grapes are vinified in steel tanks, with skin maceration for about 12-15 days at a temperature of 24-26°C.
MATURATION In steel tanks for 10-12 months, in oak barrels for 6 months, followed by bottle aging for at least 12 months.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: Intense ruby red color, taking on garnet hues with aging. The aroma recalls ripe red fruit, blueberry, raspberry and cherry, which integrates with spicy notes including hints of vanilla, cocoa, black pepper and liquorice. The taste is intense and dry, persistent and slightly tannic.
PAIRINGS: versatile, roasts, game, hare in salmi, aged cheeses.
Open 2-3 hours before serving at 18°C.
