Merlot “Centenario”

Color: Deep ruby ​​red.

Bouquet: Intense and fragrant with hints of red fruits, raspberries, cherries and spices..

Taste: Full and harmonious with plenty of dark, red fruit, balanced acid and tannin, an a long, bright and mineral finish.

Alcohol: 13.5%.

Serving Temperature: 16-18º C (61-64º F).

Pairing: Pasta with brown or meat sauce, grilled and roasted meat, duck, stews and lentil dishes, and hearty cheeses.

Production Area: Brazzano di Cormans, Province of Gorizia.

Soil: Alluvial soil with excellent drainage and good fertility; sufficient rainfall appropriate to vine cultivation.

Training System: Cappuccino or double-arched dog on their older vines. Simple Guyot is used for new plantings.

Viticulture: Grass between alternate rows.  Bunch cutting, according to the season to maintain a consistent yield for vine.  Old leaves near the grape bunches are removed to keep the grapes healthy and complete ripening.

Harvest: Selection bunches of Merlot grapes harvested manually in boxes at the end of October.

Vinification: Traditional, the grapes undergo delicate destemming and fermentation on the skins. Wine is drawn off after 4-7 days. Then light pressing of the skins. Wine left in contact with lees for a long period.

Aging: 12-months in oak barrels.