NAME: MERLOT DOC PIAVE (red)
ALCOHOL CONTENT: 12% volume.
GRAPE VARIETIES USED: Merlot 100%.
PRODUCTION AREA AND EXPOSURE: Piave River basin south-east of Treviso.
SOIL TYPE: soil with a balance of clay and limestone components, rich in skeleton and organic substances.
TRAINING SYSTEM: Sylvoz and Guyot.
VINTAGE: harvested by hand into crates from the end of September to the beginning of October.
VINIFICATION: classic red wine vinification method, with maceration for approx. 8 days, pumping over 3-4 times per day at a controlled temperature of 22-25 °C in order to bring out colour, tannins and aromas to the full.
MATURATION AND AGEING: malolactic fermentation completed in stainless steel tanks before further ageing in the bottle.
ORGANOLEPTIC CHARACTERISTICS : ruby-red in colour with purplishtinges. Intense, slightly grassy, vinous aroma.Crisp, full, robust flavour.
SUGGESTED PAIRINGS: particularly good with lasagna, roasted and grilled meats, charcuterie products.
HOW TO SERVE at a temperature of 16°C in ample medium-capacity red wine glasses
