Merlot
Südtirol • Alto Adige DOC
Merlot, one of the noble grape varieties, has been cultivated in Alto Adige for more than a hundred years. The grapes for this fruity and zesty wine, with its typical light vegetal notes, are harvested from selected vineyards.
| Grape variety | Merlot |
| Cultivating area | Warm slopes in the Adige Valley and around Bolzano at 300 meters a.s.l. |
| Harvest date | Beginning to middle of October |
| Vinification | Traditional fermentation of the must, malolactic fermentation in stainless steel, short period of maturation in the bottle |
| Tasting notes | Color: deep ruby Aroma: fruity aromas of dark berries, light spicy notes, dark chocolate and a hint of hay Taste: expressive, full-flavored, with a soft well-balanced structure |
| Food pairing | Grilled or roasted red meats, game and medium-aged cheeses |
| Alcohol | 13,5% vol* |
| Residual sugar | 2,2 g/l* |
| Waste separation | Capsule: C/ALU 90 Metal/Aluminium Bottle Stop: FOR 51 Cork Bottle: GL 71 Glass Check your municipality‘s waste collection system |
* Depending on the year, the analytical values may vary slightly
