Merlot 2003

Südtirol/Alto Adige

Description:

An intense ruby red color with violet nuances and a complex bouquet of cherries, liquorice and dried fruit distinguish this elegant wine. On the palate, it is supple and round, with agreeable acidity; its finish is forceful and persistent. This wine possesses good aging potential.

Serving suggestion:

Excellent with braised or grilled beef, lamb or game as well as with cheese.

Varieties: 100% Merlot

Vineyard location: Kurtatsch (Cordtaccia) and Margreid (Magrè)

Soil: loamy moraine soil with high chalk content

Growing system: pergola and guyot; 3.500 - 7.000 vines / hectare

Yield: 80 hl / hectare

Age of vines: till 90 years

Vinification: Fermented in contact with the skins in stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation in large wooden casks.  1/3 of the wine is aged in small oak barrels, the rest in large wooden casks.

Receptacles: stainless steel, large wooden casks and barriques

Alcohol content: 13.0% by vol.

Total acidity: 5.0 g / litre

Residual sugars: 3.0 g / litre

Dry extrakt: 28.7 g / litre