Merlot D.O.C. Collio – Due del Monte Wine Estate

Merlot

D.O.C. Collio

The intense fragrance of wild and blackberries is contrasted by a nuance of graphite and wet stones. It’s velvety smooth and full-bodied with a dense wave of tart. The flavour is dry, full and mellow with surprising finesse, elegance and length.

It is completely dry with approximately 14% vol. alcohol produced from natural sugar from grapes.

BASIC DATA

Wine: Merlot

Geographical Area: D.O.C. Collio

Grape Variety: Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon

Production Zone: Cormons (Gorizia)

VINEYARD

Name: Variable

Age of vines: 10

Soil profile: Layers of clay marl alternating with sandstone flysch of Eocene origin

Vine training system: Single guyot

Exposure: South, hilly position

Yield: 5–6 tonnes/ha

VINIFICATION

Harvest: Manual in small boxes in second half of September.

Elaboration: Destemming and crushing in open wooden vats. Fermentation and maceration for about 20 days with frequent punch downs of the skins and two delestages. Maturation in oak barrels for about 12 months. Malolactic fermentation completely done. Then at least another 24 months of aging in stainless steel and bottle. No finning. Gentle filtration at the time of bottling.

TECHNICAL DATA

Bottle: Bordeaux Grand Cru 0.75 L, 1,5 L

Closure: Natural cork, tin capsule

Packiging: Box, 6 bottles