Classification:
DOC Friuli Isonzo
Variety:
100% Merlot
Vine training system:
Guyot
Soil:
pebbly limestone rich in iron oxides
Harvest:
mid September
Method of harvesting:
by machine
Winemaking:
the grapes are destemmed and left to macerate for 6-8 days at a temperature of 26°C, with delestage and pump-overs
Ageing:
after malolactic fermentation the wine is racked into oak barrels where it is left for 6 months, then ages in the bottle for 2 months
Description and food pairing:
it releases a full and fragrant bouquet suggesting raspberry, blackberry and blueberry. It is pleasant, full-bodied and harmonious. Matches well with red meat dishes, roasts, poultry and rabbit.
