Harvest: first decade of september
Grape type: 100 % merlot
Vineyard and soil characteristics
Exposition: south – west
Soil: from muddy clay with fine structure to medium consistency
Growing style: double cordon
Plant density: 6250 plants/ha
Yield per hectare: 50 q.li
Yield per plant: 800 gr -1 kg
Vinification
Manual harvest in boxes, maceration-fermentation in temperature-controlled vats of cement; malolactic fermentation in allier oak barrels where it is aged for 18 months. Aging in bottle for 12 months.
Wine characteristics
Colour: deep ruby red, very intense, dense with slight shades
Aroma: elegant, full of ripe fruit, black berries, sweet and fresh spices integrated, cinnamon, cloves, licorice, anise, black pepper, wild berries
Flavour: soft, structured, large volume, a dense texture and sweet tannins, balanced acid structure, long, firm consistent, fruity red berries and fruits blacks create a spicy intense complex
Alcohol content: 14,5 %
Temperature of serve: 18°c
