MERLOT IGT VENETO – LA CORTIGIANA
Classification:
Merlot I.G.T. Veneto
Area of origin:
Veneto
Grapes:
85% Merlot Colli Euganei15% Cabernet Sauvignon of Piave / Lison of Pramaggiore.
Wine-making:
Must obtained through stalkless pressing, maceration at a controlled temperature (26-28°C) for 8-10 days.
Ageing:
One part for 6/8 months in barrique, one part for 10/12 months in Slavonia casks.
Refining:
In steel containers, then in bottles.
Preservation:
5/6 years depending on storage conditions.
Colour:
Ruby red tending to Burgundy-red hues.
Aroma:
Intense, persistent with complex scents of spices.
Flavour:
Full-bodied, Intensely vinous.
Alcohol content:
13% Vol
Total acidity:
5,3 - 5,5 g/l
Residual sugar:
4 - 6 g/l
Serving temperature:
About 20° C, opening some hours earlier.
Gastronomic match:
To be served with main courses such as white and red meat-based dishes, roast meat, and roast pork.
Awards:
Bronze - I.W.S.C. 2020