Merlot

Merlot

Bolognese hills DOC, micro-area Marconian Hills

South-East

250m above sea level

Hillside, with a gradient of 18 - 25%

Medium-textured slightly calcareous soil

3086 vines per Ha

QI 70/75

Kg. 2,3/2,4

Manual in wintertime; if necessary elimination of superfluous grapes during the summer

Manual harvesting following careful analysis of the maturation indexes; before harvesting superfluous vine leaves are removed to better expose the grapes to the sun

Grapes are destemmed and softly crushed, maceration for 8/10 days in steel tanks at a maximum temperature of 25° C, manual pump-overs and frequent delestages during the initial phases of fermentation. Maceration is aimed at extracting softer tannins and obtaining a well-structured and balanced wine. Maturation in new barriques takes 10 months, during which the malolactic fermentation takes places, further enhancing the body and softness of the wine.

At least 6 months

13,50 %

Typical red purple colour, with notable ruby-red reflections. Intense red fruits, liquorice and spice perfume. Well-bodied, fresh and soft palate, with elegant tannin notes.