Merlot
Ruby red reflections, Dry and slightly bitter flavour, with herbaceous and fruity scents. After moderate ageing it evolves in a bouquet of mature fruits and tomato leaves. Great to be combined with boiled meats, both red and white. To be served at a temperature of 16-18°C (60-65°F)
| Wine name: | MERLOT |
| Production area: | D.O.C. FRIULI COLLI ORIENTALI In the hills of the municipality of Attimis at 200 m. above sea level |
| Type of wine: | Dry red wine |
| Soil: | Flysch of the Eocene epoch with a prevalence of sandstone |
| Growing system: | Guyot |
| Harvest: | Early October(first ten days of the month). Grapes are hand harvested, selected and separated into crates |
| Vinification: | Maceration on the skins for at least 15 days at about 26°C. Once racked off and softly pressed |
| Enhancement: | The wine stands in steel at a controlled temperature for at least 12 months. Once bottled the wine is left to mature for 4 months before sale |
| Alcohol content: | 13% vol |
| Organoleptic characteristics: | Its deep red colour, after moderate ageing, takes intense garnet red glits. The wine is dry and slightly bitter flavoured and has a refined bouquet that gains in fruit flavours with age |
| Conservation: | Keep in a cool and dark place |
| Serving temperature: | 18° C |
| Bottle: | 750 ml |
| Food combination: | Perfect match for roast and stewed meats, both red and white, from poultry to rabbit and game meat |
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