
GRAPES: 90% MERLOT, 10% REFOSCO DAL PEDUNCOLO ROSSO
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/hayield/ha 10 tons
VINIFICATION: The harvest of Merlot and Refosco usually takes place in the second decade of September. Gapes are vinified in steel tanks, with skin maceration for about 24-36 hours. The must ferments at a temperature of 18-20°C for 12-15 days.
MATURATION: In steel tanks for about 5 months followed by bottle aging for at least 3 months.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS: Wine of delicate ruby red color with violet nuances. Intense aroma, with pronounced hints of wild strawberry, violet and pomegranate. The taste is fresh and fruity, savory and with excellent persistence.
PAIRINGS: fish and Mediterranean cuisine dishes, boiled small octopus, boiled mantis shrimp, grilled prawns and squid.
Serve at 10°C.