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This red it has an eclectic character. In other words
its characteristics alter remarkably according to the area where it
grows. But it's among the rocks of Magredi, in the foothills of the
Carniche Alps, that Merlot finds an exclusive dimension. The yield
per plant is only one kilo, which is the secret to reach body and
balance, maintaining the savour of its territory.
Sensory profile: Deep red in colour, with an elegant presence of aromatic herbs on the nose as well as on your palate. If still young, a scent of raspberry. With age it acquires spicy tones and a pleasant dry taste.
Food pairings: Rich first courses based on meat or game sauces,roasts and grilled red meat.
Service temperature: 18°C.
Production zone: Alpi Carniche of the high Grave Friulana
Grape varieties: 100% Merlot
Soil composition: Loose and well aired soil,mainly composed of charecteristic calcareous white coloured river stones from Grave, the result of flooding by the Meduna torrent.
Vineyard - growing systems and principal training foeqwrms: Cordon spur cutting with rigorous winter pruning, and intervention on the vegetation for leaf control apparatus and production. Protection against parasites and soil management respecting the environment.
Harvest: Manual, first days of October.
Vinification: Cold maceration of the grapes for at least 4 days. Fermentation in stainless steel lasts about 12 days and reaches a maximum peak temperature of 28¡C. Matures in stainless steel and large wooden barrels.
Conservation: In standing bottles when consumption is expected within a short time. Otherwise it is suggested to lay the bottle down at a temperature as close as possible to 16 °C in the dark.
Bottle and content: Bordolese bottle of 0,75 lt.
Packaging: Box containing 6 bottles positioned vertically (12 for the market in the U.S.A.).
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