Merlot daSolo Monferrato DOC 2012 - Marchesi di Gresy

TYPE Rosso Monferrato DOC - "Merlot daSolo"

PRODUCTION AREA Located on the Monte Colombo estate in the Municipality of Cassine, Province of Alessandria, with southern exposure and an average altitude of about 250m above sea level

VARIETY Merlot 100%

VINIFICATION Red vinification with emerged cap maceration at a controlled temperature of 28 ° C and subsequent post-submerged cap maceration for ten / twenty days. Repeated daily pumping over and periodic delestage. Complete malolactic fermentation following the alcoholic fermentation.

COLOR Intense ruby red, with violet reflections

BOUQUET Wide bouquet with hints of red fruit, especially cherry and plum, and spicy notes of black pepper and leather.

PAIRINGS Excellent to accompany tasty first courses and different types of meat, from rabbit to lamb.

TASTE Elegantly soft, it presents an excellent balance between medium-structured tannins and a pleasant freshness. Great drink.

NOTES On the top of the hill adjacent to the La Serra properties rise the vineyards of Monte Colombo, two and a half hectares of land, an average altitude of 280 m asl and a prevalent southern exposure. Made from 100% Merlot grapes from vineyards located in the municipality of Cassine. From the first year of production it fully demonstrates its character. Of a beautiful ruby red with purplish reflections, the scent of plum and cherry nuances with subtle spicy and balsamic hints stand out. Full-bodied wine with fine tannins, excellent in combination with first courses and meats, especially rabbit and lamb.

AGING Aging in French oak barriques for thirty months and subsequent twenty-four months in the bottle before release.