Doc Friuli Aquileia

VINIFICATION

Red vinification with whole berries, to maintain the fruitiness, 16 days maceration to obtain great structure. Aging in new and second passage barriques and third passage tonneaux for a period of 36 months and in bottle for 6 months.

Method of harvest: by hand in small boxes.

State of the grapes: perfectly ripe at the time of harvest.

Harvest time: last week of September.

Grapes: This Merlot derives from the union of different clonal varieties of the same vine. The clones used are the following: 348, F4, F6, 181, 184, R3, FV4. The union of different clones allows us to obtain a very complex wine with multiple nuances.

TECHNICAL NOTES

Color: Ruby red tending to purplish

Aroma: Recalls the scents of black cherry, blackberry, plum jam and chocolate.

Taste: The first sensations are those of blueberry in alcohol and wild blackberry, which slowly fade, leaving in the mouth a pleasant hint of cocoa perfectly blended with the essence of oak.

PAIRINGS

Merlot is a soft and harmonious wine, thanks to these organoleptic qualities, it can be considered an ideal wine to be enjoyed during a meal. It goes perfectly with roasted or grilled red meat dishes, stews, boiled meats, cheese selections, risottos and first courses with elaborate sauces.