Taste
Wine with good structure and density, dark red color,Vinified in stainless steel barrels

Parfumes
When young: intense ripe dark fruits such as cherries, blackberries and cassis
When ripe: even more complex, but being a new style of winemaking it will be a pleasant surprise.

Name
Merlot 100%

Variety
Merlot IGT Swiss Italian

Classification
IGT Swiss Italian

Color
Very dark and deep red

Wine typology
Red without added sulfites

Area of origin
Municipality of Gambarogno, (2 km from Lake Locarno), Ticino, Switzerland

Alcoholic grade
13% Vol.

Procedure:‍

• Manual harvest when the right state of ripeness is reached.
• Press destemming in automatic temperature-controlled winemakers.
• Alcoholic fermentation with spontaneous yeasts present on the skin and without added sulfites at different temperatures to have the optimal extraction of aromatic substances, color and tannins.
• Several daily cycles of processing the skins to have optimal extraction of the natural potential of the grapes.
• At the appropriate time racking and pressing.
• For quite some time, processing is carried out to improve the roundness and complexity of the wine.
• Natural malo-lactic fermentation part in ceramic barrels is also completed during this period.
• After racking, again without the addition of sulfites, the wine remains in the ceramic barrels on the fine lees for several more months for natural cold aging and physical stabilization.
• Before bottling, blending is done, bottled without filtration, so slight deposits may be present.
• Elegance, structure, density, and naturalness are the special features of this new wine designed for an attentive and modern audience.
• It is certainly the ideal product for even the most sensitive clientele.

Manolactic Fermentation: Carried out in stainless steel tanks

Maturation: in stainless steel tanks, without added sulfites

Bottle aging: 3 months

Bottle type: Bordeaux

Aging potential: At least 10 years

Cork material: Guaranteed cork free

Grapevine: 100% Merlot

Land type: Fresh, deep and sandy

Soil tillage: Biodynamics, absence of chemistry and weed control

Cultivation system: Simple Guyot

Year of planting: 1980

Yield per hectare: 65 hl

Harvest times: Late September

Collection method: Manual

Packaging: Number of bottles per box: 6

Pairings: Very versatile, however typical Ticino gastronomy, from game, red meats in general, grilled meats, ragout and alpine cheeses, even aged ones

Service: In large crystal glasses at 16°-18° C

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