MERLOT
Denomination: IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) Terre Siciliane.
Grapes used: Merlot.
Harvest: Late August – early September.
Bottling: Various batches.
FERMENTATION
Method: Maceration in stainless-steel vats.
Temperature: 20 - 22°C. at start of process,30°C. at end.
Duration: 15 days.
Malolactic: Yes.
Bottle-ageing: 6 months.
TASTING NOTES
Intense ruby-red color.
Fragrance initially reminiscent of forest fruits, followed by floral notes. On the palate, it is generous, mouth-filling and dry.
A wine of great character
ACCOMPANIMENT
Serve at 16° - 18°C. with strongly flavored appetizers and entrées, game and hard cheeses.
AWARDS
2016 - VINI VERONELLI - annata 2013: 87/100.
2014 - VINI VERONELLI - annata 2010: 88/100.
2010 - BRUXELLES - annata 2007: Medaglia d'Argento.
2009 - BRUXELLES - annata 2007: 78,31/100.
2009 - LUCA MARONI - annata 2007: 83 A.Q.
2008 - SELEZIONE DEL SINDACO - annata 2006: Medaglia d'Argento.
2008 - PRAMAGGIORE - annata 2006: Gran Menzione.
MERLOT
Denomination: IGP (Indicazione Geografica Protetta) Terre Siciliane.
Grapes used: Merlot.
Harvest: Late August – early September.
Bottling: Various batches.
FERMENTATION
Method: Maceration in stainless-steel vats.
Temperature: 20 - 22°C. at start of process,30°C. at end.
Duration: 15 days.
Malolactic: Yes.
Bottle-ageing: 6 months.
TASTING NOTES
Intense ruby-red color.
Fragrance initially reminiscent of forest fruits, followed by floral notes. On the palate, it is generous, mouth-filling and dry.
A wine of great character
ACCOMPANIMENT
Serve at 16° - 18°C. with strongly flavored appetizers and entrées, game and hard cheeses.
AWARDS
2016 - VINI VERONELLI - annata 2013: 87/100.
2014 - VINI VERONELLI - annata 2010: 88/100.
2010 - BRUXELLES - annata 2007: Medaglia d'Argento.
2009 - BRUXELLES - annata 2007: 78,31/100.
2009 - LUCA MARONI - annata 2007: 83 A.Q.
2008 - SELEZIONE DEL SINDACO - annata 2006: Medaglia d'Argento.
2008 - PRAMAGGIORE - annata 2006: Gran Menzione.
