Merlot DOC Asolo Montello

A smooth and expressive red wine made from Merlot DOC Asolo Montello grapes, grown in the Virginia vineyard where ideal sun exposure and gentle temperature shifts help the fruit ripen beautifully.

Production Area
Sourced from the Virginia vineyard, where moderate temperature variation and excellent sun exposure create ideal ripening conditions.

Grape Variety
Merlot DOC Asolo Montello

Altitude
Around 120 metres above sea level

Soil
Fertile, well-drained clay and limestone soil

Vine Training System
Sylvoz and Guyot

Planting Density
4,000 vines per hectare

Harvest Period
First ten days of October

Winemaking
After pressing, the grapes undergo 15 days of maceration to extract colour, aroma and structure. The wine is then kept in stainless steel tanks to preserve its fruit character and freshness.

Refinement
Aged for 8 months in bottle

Tasting Notes
Ruby red in colour with purple reflections. The nose is intense and expressive, with notes of wild fruit including redcurrant and blueberry, complemented by subtle complexity from time spent in wooden casks. On the palate, it is smooth, delicate and inviting, with a rounded, easy-drinking character.

Food Pairing
Excellent with starters served with meat sauces and red meat dishes.

Regional Pairing
Especially enjoyable with pheasant and Treviso red radicchio.

Serving Temperature
Best served at 18°C

Technical Details
Alcohol: 13% ABV