Merlot

Tipology: Red dry

Variety: Merlot 100%

Production area: Friuli Colli Orientali

Town: Corno di Rosazzo (UD)

Implant in: 1930

Implant density: 4500 stump for hectare

Production for hectare: 6 tons/ha

Planting density: 2.5 x 0.90 m

Growing system: Guyot

Soil typology: flaked clay

Grape harvest: October

Harvest: manual

Vinification: harvested grapes are swiftly brought to the cellar and hand-chosen, followed by crushing and destemming in stainless-steel tanks. Natural yeast fermentation lasts 13-15 days with daily remounts. Fermentation takes place at 25-35°. Wine ages for ten months in oak barrels with temperature control and is fined in-bottle for about sixty days.

Wine tasting: a bright red coloured wine with a well-rounded and anthralling flavour of wild berry aromas. Perfect with meat and mature cheeses.

SERVING TEMPERATURE: 18-20°C