Grape varieties:

Merlot

Production area:

Settequerce near Terlano

Altitude:

250-300m a.s.l.

Soil:

medium sandy clay

Yield:

90 dt./ha

Vinification:

Must fermentation at controlled temperature in stainless steel vats, with gentle, controlled mustmovement, malolactic fermentation and ageing in big oak casks (70%) and in barriques (30%)

Appearance:

color:

ruby to granet red

aroma:

intense fruit flavors (black currant, prunes) paired with light woody aromas

taste:

fullbodied with a pleasant aftertaste and soft tannins

Alcohol:

13 % vol.

Drinking temperature:

18 ºC

Ageing ability:

8-10 years