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Merlot from South Tyrol
Merlot
The name of this grape varietal is derived from French “le merle”, the blackbird. An early-ripening varietal, Merlot offers intense aromas of red and dark fruit (cherry, plum, blackcurrant) and spiciness (cloves, oregano, leather). A fruity, full-bodied wine with ripe, soft tannin and southern charm. In the glass Merlot is cherry to dark red. When drunk young, Merlot goes well with many dishes, especially mediterranean cuisine.
Location: Tscherms
Altitude: 380 m
Hillside vineyard: southeast
Soil: moraine soils
Grape variety: Merlot
Type of wine: still wine
Maturing: 4 - 5 years
Volume percent: 13% Vol
Total acidity: 5,2 g/l
Serving temperature: 16 - 18 °C
Serving suggestion: roastet, grilled and braised dishes; pasta – risotto with ragu; marende with speck, hard cheese
Optics: dark cherry red
Odour: intensely fruity: red and dark fruit - (cherry, plums, black currant (cassis)) spicy: clove, oregano, leather
Body: full-bodied, well-structured, rich in tannin, soft and well balanced, harmonious finish
Vinification: harvested by hand, small bins, maceration on the skins at controlled temperature, pumping over of the cap to intensify primary aromas, fermentation and ageing mostly in wooden barrels and partly in steel tanks.
Cultivation: no use of herbicides; sustainable and in harmony with nature
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