Ai Palazzi MERLOT Riserva Piave DOC

Production area:

Merlot - like Cabernet Franc and Sauvignon - originally comes from the Gironde department (Bordeaux). It rapidly became very popular in northern Italy, especially in the Veneto region, where it soon became one of the most widely planted varietals, thanks to the good quality of its wine and the rustic nature of the vine. This wine has formed part of our production since 1997.

Terrain:

Flat, of alluvial origin, predominantly clay, tending of lime.

Vineyard:

Cultivation is on spurred cordon and number of vines per hectare is approximately 4000.

Vinification system:

Classical red vinification, with maceration occurring at a temperature close to 28°C to favour the dissolution of the colouring substances contained in the grape skins, followed by post- fermentative maceration. The wine is suitable for selling after a refining period inside Slavonian oak and French barrique barrels for 24-36 months and then in bottles for 3 months.

Chemical characteristics:

• Effective alcohol level: % vol. 13.00 ± 0.50
• Sugar: g/l less then 4.0
• Total acidity: g/l 5.50 ± 0.50

Organoleptic characteristics

• Colour: Ruby red, with garnet red shades.
• Aroma: A hint of red fruits, such as cherry, sour cherry and raspberry, and aromas of oriental spices (cinnamon). Ripe, it also has a perfume of leather and meat.
• Flavuor: It has a balanced acidity, with a harmonious and persistent flavour and a dry aftertaste.

Nutritional value

• 1 g of alcohol: 7 Kcal
• 1 l of dry wine at 10°: 600 Kcal
• 1 g of sugar: 4 Kcal.
• Serving suggestions: An excellent match for red meat courses and especially poultry, as well as for mature cheese.
• Serving temperature: at 18-20° C.
• Storage: Store in a cool place, away from the light and heat.
• Packing and marketing: 0.750-l glass bottles inside 6-bottle boxes. Palletised on europallets: 80 boxes (10 bottles per layer).