Merlot IGP Bio
SENSORY ANALYSIS
Colour: ruby Red with violet reflections
Bouquet: Intense, lively and fresh, with aromas of forest fruits, blackberries, blueberries, pomegranate, hints of pepper and cherry blossom
Taste: Full and embracing; tasty; tannin, velvety, on the palate notes of plum and spice intermingle with hints of vanilla and black cherry
Food pairings: savoury First courses, meat dishes, boiled meats, roast beef and pork, medium cheeses
Temperature of service: 18 – 20 °C
ANALYTICAL DATA
Alcohol (% vol): 13,50 / Sugar: dry / Year: 2016
Grape Variety: Merlot
Appellation: TERRE DEGLI OSCI Merlot
Name: I. G. T.
Type of soil: Calcareous/clay soil, the middle of the hills 200-400 m s.l.m.
Variety of grapes: Merlot
Cultivation system: spurred Cordon
Methods of defense: Organic, integrated pest management, environmental impact controlled
Period of harvest: First and second decade of September
Collection mode: Manual
Vinification: The grapes are gently destemmed, and subjected to pressing. The fermentation takes place with maceration on the skins at controlled temperature (+10° to + 28° C) in stainless steel containers. Run frequent pumping over for a period of about two weeks, in order to extract colour and aromas from the skins. The wine is then racked
Ageing: The wine is matured for 2 months in stainless steel vats. The bottled wine is stored in temperature-controlled binning cellars for at least four months
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