Merlot
DOC Collio Red Wine
SAN FLORIANO DEL COLLIO (GO)
Wine
Its intense aroma reminds to berries and is very carachteristic. Its full body is very well structured and persistant.
Vinification
First the grapes undergo a grapecrushing and then the must is put into the stainless steel tank at controlled temperature for maceration process. At the end of fermentation teh wine is put into oak barrels for 18 months aging.
Alcoholometric Degree
14,5 - 15% VOL
Service Temperature
18 - 20°C
Recommended Food
It goes well with red meat and game. In the local cuisine it goes well with longaged cheese.
Soil Composition
Marly and arenaceous
Grapes from Vine
Merlot
Grape Yield
5000 kg/ha
Plantation Density
4000 plants/ha
Plantation Year
1999 - 2000
Grape Harvest
Manual, 3rd decade in September
Awards
MERANO WINE FESTIVAL: CANDIDATO PLATINUM
GAMBERO ROSSO: FINALISTA DUE BICCHIERI GAMBERO ROSSO
THE WINE HUNTER: AWARD ORO
FALSTAFF: 92/100
DECANTER: MEDAGLIA BRONZO
