Terre Magre Merlot D.O.C. Friuli

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Merlot
D.O.C. Friuli

Part of the grapes are dried for 60 days. Another part ferments in still tanks for 15 days. In January the blend is made and the wine rest until spring.

Technical Sheet

Grapes Merlot

Production Area D.O.C. Friuli

Aspect and Elevation 201 meters above sea level

Soil Type Gravelly, sandy and rich in minerals

Training System Cordon spur

Planting Density 6000-7000 vines per hectare

Harvest Period End of September

Release Late Spring

Alcohol Content 14% vol

Residual Sugar 6 g/ lit

Total Acidity 5,2 g/ lit

Serving Temperature 16° - 18° C

Recommended Glass Medium-sized, tulip-shaped glass

Ageing Potential Four years

Format (ml) 750

Tasting note
Intense ruby red with light garnet reflections. Intense fragrance of ripe red fruits rounding off to delicate marmalade, cherry and plum notes. On the palate, it is dry, smooth, well balanced and full-bodied, enhanced by sweet delicate tannins thanks to the dried grapes.

Serving suggestions
With medium tannin and not too much acidity, you will find Merlot pairs well with many foods. Merlot pairs well with chicken and other light meats as well as lightly spiced dark meats.